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VE52 VCU

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 258,616 miles on the clock, averaging 7,077 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 VCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
258,616
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,077

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading258,616 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,916
Average per year7,077
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE52 VCU 120k155k189k224k259k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage258,616 miles
Since last MOT+3,916 miles
PASS
Mileage254,700 miles
Since last MOT+4,969 miles
PASS
Mileage249,731 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage249,731 miles
Since last MOT+6,074 miles
PASS
Mileage243,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage243,657 miles
Since last MOT+5,445 miles
PASS
Mileage238,212 miles
Since last MOT+3,790 miles
PASS
Mileage234,422 miles
Since last MOT+5,834 miles
PASS
Mileage228,588 miles
Since last MOT+4,535 miles
PASS
Mileage224,053 miles
Since last MOT+9,527 miles
PASS
Mileage214,526 miles
Since last MOT+3,092 miles
PASS
Mileage211,434 miles
Since last MOT+3,050 miles
FAIL
Mileage208,384 miles
Since last MOT+7,503 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,881 miles
Since last MOT+10,566 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,315 miles
Since last MOT+9,661 miles
PASS
Mileage180,654 miles
Since last MOT+12,015 miles
PASS
Mileage168,639 miles
Since last MOT+10,432 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,207 miles
Since last MOT+11,405 miles
PASS
Mileage146,802 miles
Since last MOT+10,618 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,184 miles
Since last MOT+9,602 miles
PASS
Mileage126,582 miles
Since last MOT+6,687 miles
PASS
Mileage119,895 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 VCU
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 VCU

What car is VE52 VCU?

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

What is the mileage of VE52 VCU?

The last recorded mileage for VE52 VCU was 258,616 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE52 VCU passed its MOT?

VE52 VCU has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2025.

Is VE52 VCU ULEZ compliant?

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

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