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DA52 EKC

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 105,826 miles on the clock, averaging 7,300 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for DA52 EKC

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,826
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,300

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,826 miles
Reading date
Miles last year390
Average per year7,300
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA52 EKC 20k42k63k84k106k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,826 miles
Since last MOT+390 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,436 miles
Since last MOT+11,386 miles
PASS
Mileage94,050 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,049 miles
Since last MOT+9,125 miles
PASS
Mileage84,924 miles
Since last MOT+8,647 miles
PASS
Mileage76,277 miles
Since last MOT+9,471 miles
PASS
Mileage66,806 miles
Since last MOT+4,121 miles
PASS
Mileage62,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,685 miles
Since last MOT+7,935 miles
PASS
Mileage54,750 miles
Since last MOT+5,648 miles
PASS
Mileage49,102 miles
Since last MOT+6,831 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,271 miles
Since last MOT+6,609 miles
PASS
Mileage35,662 miles
Since last MOT+5,261 miles
PASS
Mileage30,401 miles
Since last MOT+5,048 miles
PASS
Mileage25,353 miles
Since last MOT+4,967 miles
PASS
Mileage20,386 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 EKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About DA52 EKC

What car is DA52 EKC?

DA52 EKC is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2002.

What is the mileage of DA52 EKC?

The last recorded mileage for DA52 EKC was 105,826 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA52 EKC passed its MOT?

DA52 EKC has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2017.

Is DA52 EKC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA52 EKC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DA52 EKC?

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