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VE52 OWW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 127,938 miles on the clock, averaging 5,454 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for VE52 OWW

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,938
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,454

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

Below average
Latest reading127,938 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,813
Average per year5,454
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VE52 OWW 23k49k76k102k128k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,938 miles
Since last MOT+5,813 miles
PASS
Mileage122,125 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,058 miles
Since last MOT+6,336 miles
PASS
Mileage115,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,722 miles
Since last MOT+6,015 miles
PASS
Mileage109,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,707 miles
Since last MOT+5,313 miles
PASS
Mileage104,394 miles
Since last MOT+4,835 miles
PASS
Mileage99,559 miles
Since last MOT+8,065 miles
PASS
Mileage91,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,494 miles
Since last MOT+6,644 miles
PASS
Mileage84,850 miles
Since last MOT+6,559 miles
PASS
Mileage78,291 miles
Since last MOT+5,688 miles
PASS
Mileage72,603 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,603 miles
Since last MOT+4,091 miles
PASS
Mileage68,512 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,510 miles
Since last MOT+4,072 miles
PASS
Mileage64,438 miles
Since last MOT+3,677 miles
PASS
Mileage60,761 miles
Since last MOT+3,507 miles
PASS
Mileage57,254 miles
Since last MOT+6,405 miles
PASS
Mileage50,849 miles
Since last MOT+6,139 miles
PASS
Mileage44,710 miles
Since last MOT+4,117 miles
PASS
Mileage40,593 miles
Since last MOT+5,327 miles
PASS
Mileage35,266 miles
Since last MOT+6,487 miles
PASS
Mileage28,779 miles
Since last MOT+5,605 miles
PASS
Mileage23,174 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 OWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VE52 OWW

What car is VE52 OWW?

VE52 OWW is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VE52 OWW?

The last recorded mileage for VE52 OWW was 127,938 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE52 OWW passed its MOT?

VE52 OWW has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2025.

Is VE52 OWW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE52 OWW 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 VE52 OWW?

VE52 OWW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.