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EX52 OZW

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 12 (59% pass rate). It has 163,888 miles on the clock, averaging 6,447 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 EX52 OZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,888
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2005
59%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
6,447

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading163,888 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,447
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX52 OZW 60k86k112k138k164k '05'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,888 miles
Since last MOT+1,340 miles
PASS
Mileage162,548 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,516 miles
Since last MOT+5,938 miles
PASS
Mileage156,578 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,519 miles
Since last MOT+5,972 miles
PASS
Mileage150,547 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,545 miles
Since last MOT+4,529 miles
PASS
Mileage146,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,016 miles
Since last MOT+4,389 miles
PASS
Mileage141,627 miles
Since last MOT+5,127 miles
PASS
Mileage136,500 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,498 miles
Since last MOT+5,712 miles
PASS
Mileage130,786 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,785 miles
Since last MOT+6,095 miles
PASS
Mileage124,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,690 miles
Since last MOT+7,134 miles
PASS
Mileage117,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,556 miles
Since last MOT+7,436 miles
PASS
Mileage110,120 miles
Since last MOT+6,876 miles
PASS
Mileage103,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,244 miles
Since last MOT+7,485 miles
PASS
Mileage95,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,759 miles
Since last MOT+8,116 miles
PASS
Mileage87,643 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,691 miles
Since last MOT+5,958 miles
PASS
Mileage81,733 miles
Since last MOT+8,168 miles
PASS
Mileage73,565 miles
Since last MOT+13,527 miles
PASS
Mileage60,038 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 OZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EX52 OZW

What car is EX52 OZW?

EX52 OZW is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EX52 OZW?

The last recorded mileage for EX52 OZW was 163,888 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX52 OZW passed its MOT?

EX52 OZW has had 29 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (17 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2021.

Is EX52 OZW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX52 OZW 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 EX52 OZW?

EX52 OZW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.