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VE52 XHO

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 172,512 miles on the clock, averaging 6,517 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 XHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,512
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,517

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 reading172,512 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,225
Average per year6,517
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE52 XHO 63k91k118k145k173k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,512 miles
Since last MOT+3,225 miles
PASS
Mileage169,287 miles
Since last MOT+5,350 miles
PASS
Mileage163,937 miles
Since last MOT+9,552 miles
PASS
Mileage154,385 miles
Since last MOT+7,740 miles
PASS
Mileage146,645 miles
Since last MOT+6,622 miles
PASS
Mileage140,023 miles
Since last MOT+169 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,854 miles
Since last MOT+7,034 miles
PASS
Mileage132,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,820 miles
Since last MOT+5,850 miles
PASS
Mileage126,970 miles
Since last MOT+5,524 miles
PASS
Mileage121,446 miles
Since last MOT+5,567 miles
PASS
Mileage115,879 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,752 miles
Since last MOT+3,500 miles
PASS
Mileage112,252 miles
Since last MOT+2,933 miles
PASS
Mileage109,319 miles
Since last MOT+7,153 miles
PASS
Mileage102,166 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,158 miles
Since last MOT+7,223 miles
PASS
Mileage94,935 miles
Since last MOT+10,001 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,934 miles
Since last MOT+9,261 miles
PASS
Mileage75,673 miles
Since last MOT+12,341 miles
PASS
Mileage63,332 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 XHO
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 XHO

What car is VE52 XHO?

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

What is the mileage of VE52 XHO?

The last recorded mileage for VE52 XHO was 172,512 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE52 XHO passed its MOT?

VE52 XHO has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2022.

Is VE52 XHO ULEZ compliant?

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

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