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EY52 XCE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 73,808 miles on the clock, averaging 2,865 miles per year, well 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 EY52 XCE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
73,808
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,865

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,808 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,865
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY52 XCE 18k32k46k60k74k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,808 miles
Since last MOT+5,017 miles
PASS
Mileage68,791 miles
Since last MOT+5,800 miles
PASS
Mileage62,991 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,948 miles
Since last MOT+4,188 miles
PASS
Mileage58,760 miles
Since last MOT+4,420 miles
PASS
Mileage54,340 miles
Since last MOT+4,371 miles
PASS
Mileage49,969 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,966 miles
Since last MOT+4,584 miles
PASS
Mileage45,382 miles
Since last MOT+4,870 miles
PASS
Mileage40,512 miles
Since last MOT+3,107 miles
PASS
Mileage37,405 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,405 miles
Since last MOT+2,134 miles
PASS
Mileage35,271 miles
Since last MOT+1,003 miles
PASS
Mileage34,268 miles
Since last MOT+1,501 miles
PASS
Mileage32,767 miles
Since last MOT+997 miles
PASS
Mileage31,770 miles
Since last MOT+1,477 miles
PASS
Mileage30,293 miles
Since last MOT+1,660 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,633 miles
Since last MOT+2,376 miles
PASS
Mileage26,257 miles
Since last MOT+2,092 miles
PASS
Mileage24,165 miles
Since last MOT+3,537 miles
PASS
Mileage20,628 miles
Since last MOT+2,337 miles
PASS
Mileage18,291 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 XCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EY52 XCE

What car is EY52 XCE?

EY52 XCE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EY52 XCE?

The last recorded mileage for EY52 XCE was 73,808 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY52 XCE passed its MOT?

EY52 XCE has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2026.

Is EY52 XCE ULEZ compliant?

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

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