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VE52 XHJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 90,806 miles on the clock, averaging 8,652 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for VE52 XHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,806
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
8,652

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading90,806 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,652
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VE52 XHJ 27k43k59k75k91k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,806 miles
Since last MOT+4,101 miles
PASS
Mileage86,705 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,702 miles
Since last MOT+408 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,294 miles
Since last MOT+8,818 miles
PASS
Mileage77,476 miles
Since last MOT+9,449 miles
PASS
Mileage68,027 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,025 miles
Since last MOT+6,049 miles
PASS
Mileage61,976 miles
Since last MOT+10,614 miles
PASS
Mileage51,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,362 miles
Since last MOT+11,931 miles
PASS
Mileage39,431 miles
Since last MOT+12,039 miles
PASS
Mileage27,392 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 XHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VE52 XHJ

What car is VE52 XHJ?

VE52 XHJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VE52 XHJ?

The last recorded mileage for VE52 XHJ was 90,806 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE52 XHJ passed its MOT?

VE52 XHJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2013.

Is VE52 XHJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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