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ST52 VFL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 223,266 miles on the clock, averaging 14,937 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 VFL

MOT Status
Due date passed
223,266
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
14,937

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 reading223,266 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,937
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST52 VFL 27k76k125k174k223k '05'19'12

Check ST52 VFL

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage223,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage223,266 miles
Since last MOT+11,161 miles
PASS
Mileage212,105 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,104 miles
Since last MOT+4,322 miles
PASS
Mileage207,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage207,782 miles
Since last MOT+9,061 miles
PASS
Mileage198,721 miles
Since last MOT+22,549 miles
PASS
Mileage176,172 miles
Since last MOT+14,563 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,609 miles
Since last MOT+12,807 miles
PASS
Mileage148,802 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,802 miles
Since last MOT+6,702 miles
PASS
Mileage142,100 miles
Since last MOT+14,927 miles
PASS
Mileage127,173 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,041 miles
Since last MOT+12,783 miles
PASS
Mileage114,258 miles
Since last MOT+26,415 miles
PASS
Mileage87,843 miles
Since last MOT+35,928 miles
PASS
Mileage51,915 miles
Since last MOT+15,399 miles
PASS
Mileage36,516 miles
Since last MOT+9,148 miles
PASS
Mileage27,368 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 VFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About ST52 VFL

What car is ST52 VFL?

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

What is the mileage of ST52 VFL?

The last recorded mileage for ST52 VFL was 223,266 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST52 VFL passed its MOT?

ST52 VFL has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2019.

Is ST52 VFL ULEZ compliant?

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

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