Vehicle summary
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 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 235,799 miles on the clock, averaging 14,000 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 WVE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 235,799 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,615 |
| Average per year | 14,000 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OV52 WVE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About OV52 WVE
What car is OV52 WVE?
OV52 WVE is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OV52 WVE?
The last recorded mileage for OV52 WVE was 235,799 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV52 WVE passed its MOT?
OV52 WVE has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2017.
Is OV52 WVE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV52 WVE 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 WVE?
OV52 WVE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.