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BN52 OYX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 144,236 miles on the clock, averaging 7,873 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for BN52 OYX

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,236
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,873

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,236 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,506
Average per year7,873
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN52 OYX 28k57k86k115k144k '05'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,236 miles
Since last MOT+2,506 miles
PASS
Mileage141,730 miles
Since last MOT+2,643 miles
PASS
Mileage139,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,087 miles
Since last MOT+2,535 miles
PASS
Mileage136,552 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,552 miles
Since last MOT+2,578 miles
PASS
Mileage133,974 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,951 miles
Since last MOT+3,256 miles
PASS
Mileage130,695 miles
Since last MOT+7,481 miles
PASS
Mileage123,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,214 miles
Since last MOT+12,934 miles
PASS
Mileage110,280 miles
Since last MOT+12,046 miles
PASS
Mileage98,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,234 miles
Since last MOT+11,366 miles
PASS
Mileage86,868 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,868 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,799 miles
Since last MOT+11,905 miles
PASS
Mileage74,894 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,843 miles
Since last MOT+15,154 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,689 miles
Since last MOT+11,535 miles
PASS
Mileage48,154 miles
Since last MOT+1,940 miles
PASS
Mileage46,214 miles
Since last MOT+8,662 miles
PASS
Mileage37,552 miles
Since last MOT+9,323 miles
PASS
Mileage28,229 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 OYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BN52 OYX

What car is BN52 OYX?

BN52 OYX is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BN52 OYX?

The last recorded mileage for BN52 OYX was 144,236 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN52 OYX passed its MOT?

BN52 OYX has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2020.

Is BN52 OYX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN52 OYX 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 BN52 OYX?

BN52 OYX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.