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CU52 OVN

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 158,942 miles on the clock, averaging 9,836 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 OVN

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,942
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,836

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading158,942 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,568
Average per year9,836
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CU52 OVN 32k64k95k127k159k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,942 miles
Since last MOT+8,568 miles
PASS
Mileage150,374 miles
Since last MOT+182 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,192 miles
Since last MOT+8,570 miles
PASS
Mileage141,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,622 miles
Since last MOT+10,286 miles
PASS
Mileage131,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,336 miles
Since last MOT+11,945 miles
PASS
Mileage119,391 miles
Since last MOT+9,945 miles
PASS
Mileage109,446 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,398 miles
Since last MOT+9,226 miles
PASS
Mileage100,172 miles
Since last MOT+9,639 miles
PASS
Mileage90,533 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,533 miles
Since last MOT+9,423 miles
PASS
Mileage81,110 miles
Since last MOT+9,738 miles
PASS
Mileage71,372 miles
Since last MOT+10,133 miles
PASS
Mileage61,239 miles
Since last MOT+10,965 miles
PASS
Mileage50,274 miles
Since last MOT+8,808 miles
PASS
Mileage41,466 miles
Since last MOT+9,738 miles
PASS
Mileage31,728 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 OVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About CU52 OVN

What car is CU52 OVN?

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

What is the mileage of CU52 OVN?

The last recorded mileage for CU52 OVN was 158,942 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU52 OVN passed its MOT?

CU52 OVN has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2018.

Is CU52 OVN ULEZ compliant?

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

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