Vehicle summary
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 198,767 miles on the clock, averaging 6,590 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 HF52 OPW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 198,767 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,590 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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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
| Registration | HF52 OPW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HF — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About HF52 OPW
What car is HF52 OPW?
HF52 OPW is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2002.
What is the mileage of HF52 OPW?
The last recorded mileage for HF52 OPW was 198,767 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HF52 OPW passed its MOT?
HF52 OPW has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2025.
Is HF52 OPW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HF52 OPW 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 HF52 OPW?
HF52 OPW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.