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DV52 BMU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Shrewsbury, 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 157,236 miles on the clock, averaging 7,969 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for DV52 BMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,236
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,969

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,236 miles
Reading date
Miles last year36
Average per year7,969
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DV52 BMU 74k95k116k136k157k '05'16'12

Check DV52 BMU

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,236 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,200 miles
Since last MOT+9,881 miles
PASS
Mileage147,319 miles
Since last MOT+12,048 miles
PASS
Mileage135,271 miles
Since last MOT+16,144 miles
PASS
Mileage119,127 miles
Since last MOT+6,442 miles
PASS
Mileage112,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,685 miles
Since last MOT+6,677 miles
PASS
Mileage106,008 miles
Since last MOT+4,909 miles
PASS
Mileage101,099 miles
Since last MOT+6,000 miles
PASS
Mileage95,099 miles
Since last MOT+6,055 miles
PASS
Mileage89,044 miles
Since last MOT+5,238 miles
PASS
Mileage83,806 miles
Since last MOT+9,781 miles
PASS
Mileage74,025 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

RegistrationDV52 BMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeDV — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About DV52 BMU

What car is DV52 BMU?

DV52 BMU is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2002.

What is the mileage of DV52 BMU?

The last recorded mileage for DV52 BMU was 157,236 miles, recorded on 18 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DV52 BMU passed its MOT?

DV52 BMU has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2016.

Is DV52 BMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DV52 BMU 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 DV52 BMU?

DV52 BMU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.