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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 151,913 miles on the clock, averaging 7,776 miles per year, around 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 OV52 OPU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 151,913 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | -14,916 |
| Average per year | 7,776 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OV52 OPU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About OV52 OPU
What car is OV52 OPU?
OV52 OPU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OV52 OPU?
The last recorded mileage for OV52 OPU was 151,913 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV52 OPU passed its MOT?
OV52 OPU has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2020.
Is OV52 OPU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV52 OPU 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 OPU?
OV52 OPU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.