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VE52 UVY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 196,067 miles on the clock, averaging 7,553 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for VE52 UVY

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,067
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,553

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading196,067 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,587
Average per year7,553
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE52 UVY 75k105k136k166k196k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,067 miles
Since last MOT+14,587 miles
PASS
Mileage181,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,480 miles
Since last MOT+9,150 miles
PASS
Mileage172,330 miles
Since last MOT+4,618 miles
PASS
Mileage167,712 miles
Since last MOT+4,278 miles
PASS
Mileage163,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,434 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,371 miles
Since last MOT+4,695 miles
PASS
Mileage158,676 miles
Since last MOT+7,933 miles
PASS
Mileage150,743 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
PASS
Mileage150,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,700 miles
Since last MOT+14,415 miles
PASS
Mileage136,285 miles
Since last MOT+15,077 miles
PASS
Mileage121,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,208 miles
Since last MOT+15,643 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,565 miles
Since last MOT+11,415 miles
PASS
Mileage94,150 miles
Since last MOT+3,129 miles
PASS
Mileage91,021 miles
Since last MOT+3,425 miles
PASS
Mileage87,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,596 miles
Since last MOT+4,061 miles
PASS
Mileage83,535 miles
Since last MOT+3,314 miles
PASS
Mileage80,221 miles
Since last MOT+4,915 miles
PASS
Mileage75,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,306 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

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

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About VE52 UVY

What car is VE52 UVY?

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

What is the mileage of VE52 UVY?

The last recorded mileage for VE52 UVY was 196,067 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE52 UVY passed its MOT?

VE52 UVY has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2022.

Is VE52 UVY ULEZ compliant?

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

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