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OV52 WDD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 177,419 miles on the clock, averaging 8,819 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OV52 WDD

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,419
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,819

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading177,419 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,819
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV52 WDD 60k89k119k148k177k '07'20'15

Check OV52 WDD

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,419 miles
Since last MOT+6,767 miles
PASS
Mileage170,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,652 miles
Since last MOT+4,410 miles
PASS
Mileage166,242 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
PASS
Mileage166,167 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,151 miles
Since last MOT+958 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,193 miles
Since last MOT+11,934 miles
PASS
Mileage153,259 miles
Since last MOT+11,618 miles
PASS
Mileage141,641 miles
Since last MOT+7,956 miles
PASS
Mileage133,685 miles
Since last MOT+6,463 miles
PASS
Mileage127,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,316 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,906 miles
Since last MOT+5,182 miles
PASS
Mileage115,724 miles
Since last MOT+7,355 miles
PASS
Mileage108,369 miles
Since last MOT+9,822 miles
PASS
Mileage98,547 miles
Since last MOT+10,474 miles
PASS
Mileage88,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,073 miles
Since last MOT+14,224 miles
PASS
Mileage73,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,849 miles
Since last MOT+14,242 miles
PASS
Mileage59,607 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 WDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OV52 WDD

What car is OV52 WDD?

OV52 WDD is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV52 WDD?

The last recorded mileage for OV52 WDD was 177,419 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV52 WDD passed its MOT?

OV52 WDD has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2020.

Is OV52 WDD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV52 WDD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OV52 WDD?

OV52 WDD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.