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WM52 DMZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 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 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 196,578 miles on the clock, averaging 9,783 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for WM52 DMZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,578
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,783

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,578 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,706
Average per year9,783
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WM52 DMZ 36k76k116k156k197k '05'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage196,578 miles
Since last MOT+10,706 miles
PASS
Mileage185,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,872 miles
Since last MOT+8,522 miles
PASS
Mileage177,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,350 miles
Since last MOT+6,297 miles
PASS
Mileage171,053 miles
Since last MOT+8,772 miles
PASS
Mileage162,281 miles
Since last MOT+8,929 miles
PASS
Mileage153,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,352 miles
Since last MOT+9,379 miles
PASS
Mileage143,973 miles
Since last MOT+11,752 miles
PASS
Mileage132,221 miles
Since last MOT+9,352 miles
PASS
Mileage122,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,869 miles
Since last MOT+11,630 miles
PASS
Mileage111,239 miles
Since last MOT+16,535 miles
PASS
Mileage94,704 miles
Since last MOT+11,488 miles
PASS
Mileage83,216 miles
Since last MOT+11,369 miles
PASS
Mileage71,847 miles
Since last MOT+11,175 miles
PASS
Mileage60,672 miles
Since last MOT+10,052 miles
PASS
Mileage50,620 miles
Since last MOT+8,594 miles
PASS
Mileage42,026 miles
Since last MOT+6,383 miles
PASS
Mileage35,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,643 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

RegistrationWM52 DMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WM52 DMZ

What car is WM52 DMZ?

WM52 DMZ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WM52 DMZ?

The last recorded mileage for WM52 DMZ was 196,578 miles, recorded on 31 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM52 DMZ passed its MOT?

WM52 DMZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 31 May 2022.

Is WM52 DMZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM52 DMZ 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 WM52 DMZ?

WM52 DMZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.