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OV52 LUT

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 124,934 miles on the clock, averaging 5,787 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 OV52 LUT

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,934
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,787

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,934 miles
Reading date
Miles last year68
Average per year5,787
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OV52 LUT 54k72k89k107k125k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,934 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,866 miles
Since last MOT+5,028 miles
PASS
Mileage119,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,838 miles
Since last MOT+6,186 miles
PASS
Mileage113,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,652 miles
Since last MOT+8,449 miles
PASS
Mileage105,203 miles
Since last MOT+5,321 miles
PASS
Mileage99,882 miles
Since last MOT+7,486 miles
PASS
Mileage92,396 miles
Since last MOT+5,187 miles
PASS
Mileage87,209 miles
Since last MOT+5,664 miles
PASS
Mileage81,545 miles
Since last MOT+4,861 miles
PASS
Mileage76,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,684 miles
Since last MOT+6,824 miles
PASS
Mileage69,860 miles
Since last MOT+3,413 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,447 miles
Since last MOT+5,290 miles
PASS
Mileage61,157 miles
Since last MOT+7,244 miles
PASS
Mileage53,913 miles

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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

RegistrationOV52 LUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OV52 LUT

What car is OV52 LUT?

OV52 LUT is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OV52 LUT?

The last recorded mileage for OV52 LUT was 124,934 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV52 LUT passed its MOT?

OV52 LUT has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2019.

Is OV52 LUT ULEZ compliant?

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

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