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EY52 VHM

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 136,992 miles on the clock, averaging 6,360 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 EY52 VHM

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,992
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
6,360

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading136,992 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,360
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY52 VHM 60k79k98k118k137k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,992 miles
Since last MOT+7,683 miles
PASS
Mileage129,309 miles
Since last MOT+2,615 miles
PASS
Mileage126,694 miles
Since last MOT+4,584 miles
PASS
Mileage122,110 miles
PASS
Mileage190,822 miles
Since last MOT+16,478 miles
PASS
Mileage174,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,344 miles
Since last MOT+18,979 miles
PASS
Mileage155,365 miles
Since last MOT+19,223 miles
PASS
Mileage136,142 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,142 miles
Since last MOT+18,057 miles
PASS
Mileage118,085 miles
Since last MOT+15,489 miles
PASS
Mileage102,596 miles
Since last MOT+14,184 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,412 miles
Since last MOT+13,323 miles
PASS
Mileage75,089 miles
Since last MOT+15,247 miles
PASS
Mileage59,842 miles

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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

RegistrationEY52 VHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EY52 VHM

What car is EY52 VHM?

EY52 VHM is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EY52 VHM?

The last recorded mileage for EY52 VHM was 136,992 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY52 VHM passed its MOT?

EY52 VHM has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2017.

Is EY52 VHM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY52 VHM 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 EY52 VHM?

EY52 VHM is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.