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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 163,319 miles on the clock, averaging 16,995 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for OU52 TBY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 163,319 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,557 |
| Average per year | 16,995 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 10 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 | OU52 TBY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About OU52 TBY
What car is OU52 TBY?
OU52 TBY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OU52 TBY?
The last recorded mileage for OU52 TBY was 163,319 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU52 TBY passed its MOT?
OU52 TBY has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2013.
Is OU52 TBY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU52 TBY 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 OU52 TBY?
OU52 TBY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.