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VE52 VBN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 93,509 miles on the clock, averaging 7,160 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for VE52 VBN

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,509
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,160

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading93,509 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,160
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE52 VBN 28k45k61k77k94k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,509 miles
Since last MOT+12,579 miles
PASS
Mileage80,930 miles
Since last MOT+1,024 miles
PASS
Mileage79,906 miles
Since last MOT+14,560 miles
PASS
Mileage65,346 miles
Since last MOT+9,900 miles
PASS
Mileage55,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,446 miles
Since last MOT+6,708 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,738 miles
Since last MOT+6,858 miles
PASS
Mileage41,880 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,880 miles
Since last MOT+3,454 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,426 miles
Since last MOT+6,304 miles
PASS
Mileage32,122 miles
Since last MOT+3,634 miles
PASS
Mileage28,488 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 VBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VE52 VBN

What car is VE52 VBN?

VE52 VBN is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VE52 VBN?

The last recorded mileage for VE52 VBN was 93,509 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE52 VBN passed its MOT?

VE52 VBN has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2015.

Is VE52 VBN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE52 VBN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VE52 VBN?

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