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AO52 DYT

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 160,762 miles on the clock, averaging 6,389 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 AO52 DYT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
160,762
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,389

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading160,762 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,687
Average per year6,389
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO52 DYT 38k68k99k130k161k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,762 miles
Since last MOT+2,687 miles
PASS
Mileage158,075 miles
Since last MOT+6,006 miles
PASS
Mileage152,069 miles
Since last MOT+2,359 miles
PASS
Mileage149,710 miles
Since last MOT+11,438 miles
PASS
Mileage138,272 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,271 miles
Since last MOT+2,051 miles
PASS
Mileage136,220 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage132,880 miles
Since last MOT+280 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,600 miles
Since last MOT+3,700 miles
PASS
Mileage128,900 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,895 miles
Since last MOT+6,550 miles
PASS
Mileage122,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,345 miles
Since last MOT+9,514 miles
PASS
Mileage112,831 miles
Since last MOT+6,913 miles
PASS
Mileage105,918 miles
Since last MOT+10,099 miles
PASS
Mileage95,819 miles
Since last MOT+10,267 miles
PASS
Mileage85,552 miles
Since last MOT+5,988 miles
PASS
Mileage79,564 miles
Since last MOT+6,888 miles
PASS
Mileage72,676 miles
Since last MOT+6,904 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,772 miles
Since last MOT+12,394 miles
PASS
Mileage53,378 miles
Since last MOT+8,429 miles
PASS
Mileage44,949 miles
Since last MOT+7,288 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,661 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

RegistrationAO52 DYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AO52 DYT

What car is AO52 DYT?

AO52 DYT is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2002.

What is the mileage of AO52 DYT?

The last recorded mileage for AO52 DYT was 160,762 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO52 DYT passed its MOT?

AO52 DYT has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2026.

Is AO52 DYT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO52 DYT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AO52 DYT?

AO52 DYT is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.