Vehicle summary
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 178,241 miles on the clock, averaging 7,301 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 DA52 BDX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 178,241 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 7,301 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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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
| Registration | DA52 BDX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About DA52 BDX
What car is DA52 BDX?
DA52 BDX is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2002.
What is the mileage of DA52 BDX?
The last recorded mileage for DA52 BDX was 178,241 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DA52 BDX passed its MOT?
DA52 BDX has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2021.
Is DA52 BDX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA52 BDX 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 DA52 BDX?
DA52 BDX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.