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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 127,765 miles on the clock, averaging 6,513 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 VBE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 127,765 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,204 |
| Average per year | 6,513 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 VBE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 VBE
What car is OV52 VBE?
OV52 VBE is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OV52 VBE?
The last recorded mileage for OV52 VBE was 127,765 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV52 VBE passed its MOT?
OV52 VBE has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2021.
Is OV52 VBE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV52 VBE 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 VBE?
OV52 VBE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.