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CU52 VXN

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 131,102 miles on the clock, averaging 6,429 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for CU52 VXN

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,102
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,429

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,102 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,151
Average per year6,429
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU52 VXN 41k63k86k109k131k '05'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,102 miles
Since last MOT+5,151 miles
PASS
Mileage125,951 miles
Since last MOT+156 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,795 miles
Since last MOT+3,692 miles
PASS
Mileage122,103 miles
Since last MOT+8,280 miles
PASS
Mileage113,823 miles
Since last MOT+9,656 miles
PASS
Mileage104,167 miles
Since last MOT+7,052 miles
PASS
Mileage97,115 miles
Since last MOT+6,422 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,693 miles
Since last MOT+7,486 miles
PASS
Mileage83,207 miles
Since last MOT+8,079 miles
PASS
Mileage75,128 miles
Since last MOT+8,333 miles
PASS
Mileage66,795 miles
Since last MOT+6,407 miles
PASS
Mileage60,388 miles
Since last MOT+8,119 miles
PASS
Mileage52,269 miles
Since last MOT+6,254 miles
PASS
Mileage46,015 miles
Since last MOT+5,178 miles
PASS
Mileage40,837 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

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

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About CU52 VXN

What car is CU52 VXN?

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

What is the mileage of CU52 VXN?

The last recorded mileage for CU52 VXN was 131,102 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU52 VXN passed its MOT?

CU52 VXN has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2019.

Is CU52 VXN ULEZ compliant?

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

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