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OU52 AYD

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 158,833 miles on the clock, averaging 10,846 miles per year, above 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 OU52 AYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,833
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,846

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading158,833 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,846
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU52 AYD 39k69k99k129k159k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,833 miles
Since last MOT+18,426 miles
PASS
Mileage140,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,407 miles
Since last MOT+12,420 miles
PASS
Mileage127,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,987 miles
Since last MOT+19,954 miles
PASS
Mileage108,033 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,945 miles
Since last MOT+29,601 miles
PASS
Mileage78,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,344 miles
Since last MOT+3,775 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,569 miles
Since last MOT+5,886 miles
PASS
Mileage68,683 miles
Since last MOT+5,468 miles
PASS
Mileage63,215 miles
Since last MOT+4,653 miles
PASS
Mileage58,562 miles
Since last MOT+4,931 miles
PASS
Mileage53,631 miles
Since last MOT+5,036 miles
PASS
Mileage48,595 miles
Since last MOT+4,679 miles
PASS
Mileage43,916 miles
Since last MOT+5,265 miles
PASS
Mileage38,651 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 AYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OU52 AYD

What car is OU52 AYD?

OU52 AYD is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OU52 AYD?

The last recorded mileage for OU52 AYD was 158,833 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU52 AYD passed its MOT?

OU52 AYD has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2017.

Is OU52 AYD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU52 AYD 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 OU52 AYD?

OU52 AYD is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.