Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 123,180 miles on the clock, averaging 5,905 miles per year, below 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 BN52 OSJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 123,180 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 26 |
| Average per year | 5,905 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN52 OSJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About BN52 OSJ
What car is BN52 OSJ?
BN52 OSJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of BN52 OSJ?
The last recorded mileage for BN52 OSJ was 123,180 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN52 OSJ passed its MOT?
BN52 OSJ has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2011.
Is BN52 OSJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN52 OSJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BN52 OSJ?
BN52 OSJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.