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CU52 OJP

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 225,810 miles on the clock, averaging 10,778 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 CU52 OJP

MOT Status
Due date passed
225,810
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,778

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading225,810 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,184
Average per year10,778
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU52 OJP 42k88k134k180k226k '05'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage225,810 miles
Since last MOT+1,184 miles
PASS
Mileage224,626 miles
Since last MOT+1,120 miles
PASS
Mileage223,506 miles
Since last MOT+1,160 miles
PASS
Mileage222,346 miles
Since last MOT+6,280 miles
PASS
Mileage216,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage216,066 miles
Since last MOT+13,708 miles
PASS
Mileage202,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage202,358 miles
Since last MOT+4,101 miles
PASS
Mileage198,257 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,527 miles
Since last MOT+4,781 miles
PASS
Mileage193,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,746 miles
Since last MOT+14,914 miles
PASS
Mileage178,832 miles
Since last MOT+12,928 miles
PASS
Mileage165,904 miles
Since last MOT+14,522 miles
PASS
Mileage151,382 miles
Since last MOT+13,322 miles
PASS
Mileage138,060 miles
Since last MOT+15,910 miles
PASS
Mileage122,150 miles
Since last MOT+15,937 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,213 miles
Since last MOT+14,319 miles
PASS
Mileage91,894 miles
Since last MOT+296 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,598 miles
Since last MOT+15,590 miles
PASS
Mileage76,008 miles
Since last MOT+17,477 miles
PASS
Mileage58,531 miles
Since last MOT+16,241 miles
PASS
Mileage42,290 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

RegistrationCU52 OJP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About CU52 OJP

What car is CU52 OJP?

CU52 OJP is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Swansea in 2002.

What is the mileage of CU52 OJP?

The last recorded mileage for CU52 OJP was 225,810 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU52 OJP passed its MOT?

CU52 OJP has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2022.

Is CU52 OJP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU52 OJP 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 CU52 OJP?

CU52 OJP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.