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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 11 (52% pass rate). It has 173,641 miles on the clock, averaging 8,406 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for OV52 DJY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 173,641 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 98 |
| Average per year | 8,406 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | OV52 DJY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About OV52 DJY
What car is OV52 DJY?
OV52 DJY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OV52 DJY?
The last recorded mileage for OV52 DJY was 173,641 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV52 DJY passed its MOT?
OV52 DJY has had 23 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (12 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2019.
Is OV52 DJY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV52 DJY 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 OV52 DJY?
OV52 DJY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.