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BV52 BCZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 211,506 miles on the clock, averaging 9,304 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 BV52 BCZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
211,506
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,304

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading211,506 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,823
Average per year9,304
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV52 BCZ 34k78k123k167k212k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage211,506 miles
Since last MOT+7,823 miles
PASS
Mileage203,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,683 miles
Since last MOT+9,053 miles
PASS
Mileage194,630 miles
Since last MOT+221 miles
PASS
Mileage194,409 miles
Since last MOT+2,857 miles
PASS
Mileage191,552 miles
Since last MOT+2,925 miles
PASS
Mileage188,627 miles
Since last MOT+4,092 miles
PASS
Mileage184,535 miles
Since last MOT+5,255 miles
PASS
Mileage179,280 miles
Since last MOT+6,550 miles
PASS
Mileage172,730 miles
Since last MOT+8,398 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,332 miles
Since last MOT+6,120 miles
PASS
Mileage158,212 miles
Since last MOT+9,300 miles
PASS
Mileage148,912 miles
Since last MOT+18,850 miles
PASS
Mileage130,062 miles
Since last MOT+17,617 miles
PASS
Mileage112,445 miles
Since last MOT+19,806 miles
PASS
Mileage92,639 miles
Since last MOT+19,622 miles
PASS
Mileage73,017 miles
Since last MOT+20,529 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,488 miles
Since last MOT+18,613 miles
PASS
Mileage33,875 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 BCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BV52 BCZ

What car is BV52 BCZ?

BV52 BCZ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BV52 BCZ?

The last recorded mileage for BV52 BCZ was 211,506 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV52 BCZ passed its MOT?

BV52 BCZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 24 Sep 2025.

Is BV52 BCZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV52 BCZ 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 BV52 BCZ?

BV52 BCZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.