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DA52 DNY

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 154,896 miles on the clock, averaging 9,564 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 DA52 DNY

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,896
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,564

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 reading154,896 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,426
Average per year9,564
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA52 DNY 43k71k99k127k155k '05'17'13

Check DA52 DNY

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,896 miles
Since last MOT+17,426 miles
PASS
Mileage137,470 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,414 miles
Since last MOT+11,735 miles
PASS
Mileage125,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,679 miles
Since last MOT+9,218 miles
PASS
Mileage116,461 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,459 miles
Since last MOT+8,102 miles
PASS
Mileage108,357 miles
Since last MOT+9,935 miles
PASS
Mileage98,422 miles
Since last MOT+11,289 miles
PASS
Mileage87,133 miles
Since last MOT+10,559 miles
PASS
Mileage76,574 miles
Since last MOT+8,160 miles
PASS
Mileage68,414 miles
Since last MOT+10,520 miles
PASS
Mileage57,894 miles
Since last MOT+4,921 miles
PASS
Mileage52,973 miles
Since last MOT+9,994 miles
PASS
Mileage42,979 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

RegistrationDA52 DNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About DA52 DNY

What car is DA52 DNY?

DA52 DNY is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2002.

What is the mileage of DA52 DNY?

The last recorded mileage for DA52 DNY was 154,896 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA52 DNY passed its MOT?

DA52 DNY has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2017.

Is DA52 DNY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA52 DNY 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 DNY?

DA52 DNY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.