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OV52 WMF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 186,974 miles on the clock, averaging 13,259 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OV52 WMF

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,974
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
13,259

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading186,974 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year13,259
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV52 WMF 34k72k111k149k187k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,974 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,970 miles
Since last MOT+17,457 miles
PASS
Mileage169,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,513 miles
Since last MOT+7,922 miles
PASS
Mileage161,591 miles
Since last MOT+6,920 miles
PASS
Mileage154,671 miles
Since last MOT+8,844 miles
PASS
Mileage145,827 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,820 miles
Since last MOT+11,854 miles
PASS
Mileage133,966 miles
Since last MOT+4,668 miles
PASS
Mileage129,298 miles
Since last MOT+10,125 miles
PASS
Mileage119,173 miles
Since last MOT+20,634 miles
PASS
Mileage98,539 miles
Since last MOT+21,001 miles
PASS
Mileage77,538 miles
Since last MOT+20,935 miles
PASS
Mileage56,603 miles
Since last MOT+20,986 miles
PASS
Mileage35,617 miles
Since last MOT+1,369 miles
PASS
Mileage34,248 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OV52 WMF

What car is OV52 WMF?

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

What is the mileage of OV52 WMF?

The last recorded mileage for OV52 WMF was 186,974 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV52 WMF passed its MOT?

OV52 WMF has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2017.

Is OV52 WMF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV52 WMF 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 WMF?

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