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OV52 HPJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 176,003 miles on the clock, averaging 7,029 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for OV52 HPJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,003
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
93%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,029

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading176,003 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,966
Average per year7,029
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV52 HPJ 54k85k115k146k176k '06'23'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,003 miles
Since last MOT+11,966 miles
PASS
Mileage164,037 miles
Since last MOT+4,672 miles
PASS
Mileage159,365 miles
Since last MOT+1,172 miles
PASS
Mileage158,193 miles
Since last MOT+1,757 miles
PASS
Mileage156,436 miles
Since last MOT+1,083 miles
PASS
Mileage155,353 miles
Since last MOT+1,430 miles
PASS
Mileage153,923 miles
Since last MOT+4,938 miles
PASS
Mileage148,985 miles
Since last MOT+14,891 miles
PASS
Mileage134,094 miles
Since last MOT+14,949 miles
PASS
Mileage119,145 miles
Since last MOT+16,503 miles
PASS
Mileage102,642 miles
Since last MOT+13,832 miles
PASS
Mileage88,810 miles
Since last MOT+15,654 miles
PASS
Mileage73,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,156 miles
Since last MOT+18,726 miles
PASS
Mileage54,430 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 HPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OV52 HPJ

What car is OV52 HPJ?

OV52 HPJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OV52 HPJ?

The last recorded mileage for OV52 HPJ was 176,003 miles, recorded on 6 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV52 HPJ passed its MOT?

OV52 HPJ has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 May 2023.

Is OV52 HPJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV52 HPJ 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 OV52 HPJ?

OV52 HPJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.