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AO52 TVM

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 205,271 miles on the clock, averaging 13,627 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 AO52 TVM

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,271
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
13,627

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 reading205,271 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,301
Average per year13,627
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AO52 TVM 41k82k123k164k205k '05'17'10

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,271 miles
Since last MOT+13,301 miles
PASS
Mileage191,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,970 miles
Since last MOT+13,324 miles
PASS
Mileage178,646 miles
Since last MOT+14,523 miles
PASS
Mileage164,123 miles
Since last MOT+15,376 miles
PASS
Mileage148,747 miles
Since last MOT+14,544 miles
PASS
Mileage134,203 miles
Since last MOT+11,093 miles
PASS
Mileage123,110 miles
Since last MOT+13,709 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,401 miles
Since last MOT+14,983 miles
PASS
Mileage94,418 miles
Since last MOT+262 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,156 miles
Since last MOT+15,344 miles
PASS
Mileage78,812 miles
Since last MOT+12,005 miles
PASS
Mileage66,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,807 miles
Since last MOT+14,147 miles
PASS
Mileage52,660 miles
Since last MOT+11,404 miles
PASS
Mileage41,256 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,256 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 TVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AO52 TVM

What car is AO52 TVM?

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

What is the mileage of AO52 TVM?

The last recorded mileage for AO52 TVM was 205,271 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO52 TVM passed its MOT?

AO52 TVM has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2017.

Is AO52 TVM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO52 TVM 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 TVM?

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