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OV52 XLL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 202,573 miles on the clock, averaging 11,248 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 XLL

MOT Status
Due date passed
202,573
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
11,248

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading202,573 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year11,248
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV52 XLL 52k90k128k165k203k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage202,573 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage202,572 miles
Since last MOT+4,812 miles
PASS
Mileage197,760 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,709 miles
Since last MOT+15,995 miles
PASS
Mileage181,714 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,705 miles
Since last MOT+12,533 miles
PASS
Mileage169,172 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,117 miles
Since last MOT+11,609 miles
PASS
Mileage157,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,508 miles
Since last MOT+13,098 miles
PASS
Mileage144,410 miles
Since last MOT+7,814 miles
PASS
Mileage136,596 miles
Since last MOT+6,861 miles
PASS
Mileage129,735 miles
Since last MOT+6,141 miles
PASS
Mileage123,594 miles
Since last MOT+750 miles
PASS
Mileage122,844 miles
Since last MOT+9,155 miles
PASS
Mileage113,689 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,681 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,645 miles
Since last MOT+13,092 miles
PASS
Mileage100,553 miles
Since last MOT+10,158 miles
PASS
Mileage90,395 miles
Since last MOT+37,956 miles
PASS
Mileage52,439 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OV52 XLL

What car is OV52 XLL?

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

What is the mileage of OV52 XLL?

The last recorded mileage for OV52 XLL was 202,573 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV52 XLL passed its MOT?

OV52 XLL has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2020.

Is OV52 XLL ULEZ compliant?

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

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