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ST52 AXX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Gold Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGold
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 181,715 miles on the clock, averaging 9,033 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 ST52 AXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,715
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
9,033

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading181,715 miles
Reading date
Miles last year102
Average per year9,033
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST52 AXX 45k79k113k148k182k '05'21'14

Check ST52 AXX

Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,715 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,613 miles
Since last MOT+1,913 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,700 miles
Since last MOT+6,366 miles
PASS
Mileage173,334 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,334 miles
Since last MOT+10,864 miles
PASS
Mileage162,470 miles
Since last MOT+109 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,361 miles
Since last MOT+12,115 miles
PASS
Mileage150,246 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,145 miles
Since last MOT+11,731 miles
PASS
Mileage138,414 miles
Since last MOT+21,381 miles
PASS
Mileage117,033 miles
Since last MOT+3,826 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,207 miles
Since last MOT+8,458 miles
PASS
Mileage104,749 miles
Since last MOT+1,821 miles
PASS
Mileage102,928 miles
Since last MOT+8,061 miles
PASS
Mileage94,867 miles
Since last MOT+10,726 miles
PASS
Mileage84,141 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,010 miles
Since last MOT+9,973 miles
PASS
Mileage74,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,037 miles
Since last MOT+4,860 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,177 miles
Since last MOT+7,307 miles
PASS
Mileage61,870 miles
Since last MOT+5,682 miles
PASS
Mileage56,188 miles
Since last MOT+5,510 miles
PASS
Mileage50,678 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,678 miles
Since last MOT+5,751 miles
PASS
Mileage44,927 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

RegistrationST52 AXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About ST52 AXX

What car is ST52 AXX?

ST52 AXX is an gold Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2003.

What is the mileage of ST52 AXX?

The last recorded mileage for ST52 AXX was 181,715 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST52 AXX passed its MOT?

ST52 AXX has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2021.

Is ST52 AXX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST52 AXX 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 ST52 AXX?

ST52 AXX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.