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OV52 WMJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 74,170 miles on the clock, averaging 2,898 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for OV52 WMJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,170
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,898

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,170 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,898
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV52 WMJ 22k35k48k61k74k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,170 miles
Since last MOT+3,096 miles
PASS
Mileage71,074 miles
Since last MOT+2,415 miles
PASS
Mileage68,659 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,654 miles
Since last MOT+4,809 miles
PASS
Mileage63,845 miles
Since last MOT+5,842 miles
PASS
Mileage58,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,003 miles
Since last MOT+2,070 miles
PASS
Mileage55,933 miles
Since last MOT+1,055 miles
PASS
Mileage54,878 miles
Since last MOT+809 miles
PASS
Mileage54,069 miles
Since last MOT+1,964 miles
PASS
Mileage52,105 miles
Since last MOT+2,979 miles
PASS
Mileage49,126 miles
Since last MOT+2,900 miles
PASS
Mileage46,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,226 miles
Since last MOT+2,912 miles
PASS
Mileage43,314 miles
Since last MOT+2,681 miles
PASS
Mileage40,633 miles
Since last MOT+1,921 miles
PASS
Mileage38,712 miles
Since last MOT+2,440 miles
PASS
Mileage36,272 miles
Since last MOT+2,577 miles
PASS
Mileage33,695 miles
Since last MOT+2,531 miles
PASS
Mileage31,164 miles
Since last MOT+4,061 miles
PASS
Mileage27,103 miles
Since last MOT+4,834 miles
PASS
Mileage22,269 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 WMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OV52 WMJ

What car is OV52 WMJ?

OV52 WMJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV52 WMJ?

The last recorded mileage for OV52 WMJ was 74,170 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV52 WMJ passed its MOT?

OV52 WMJ has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2024.

Is OV52 WMJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV52 WMJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OV52 WMJ?

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