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OV52 VFA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 163,572 miles on the clock, averaging 6,830 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 VFA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
163,572
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,830

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading163,572 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,200
Average per year6,830
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV52 VFA 25k60k94k129k164k '05'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,572 miles
Since last MOT+10,200 miles
PASS
Mileage153,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,372 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,348 miles
Since last MOT+211 miles
PASS
Mileage153,137 miles
Since last MOT+4,268 miles
PASS
Mileage148,869 miles
Since last MOT+4,246 miles
PASS
Mileage144,623 miles
Since last MOT+3,809 miles
PASS
Mileage140,814 miles
Since last MOT+6,823 miles
PASS
Mileage133,991 miles
Since last MOT+11,572 miles
PASS
Mileage122,419 miles
Since last MOT+5,010 miles
PASS
Mileage117,409 miles
Since last MOT+4,179 miles
PASS
Mileage113,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,230 miles
Since last MOT+4,573 miles
PASS
Mileage108,657 miles
Since last MOT+8,408 miles
PASS
Mileage100,249 miles
Since last MOT+8,554 miles
PASS
Mileage91,695 miles
Since last MOT+12,161 miles
PASS
Mileage79,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,534 miles
Since last MOT+9,879 miles
PASS
Mileage69,655 miles
Since last MOT+11,896 miles
PASS
Mileage57,759 miles
Since last MOT+12,074 miles
PASS
Mileage45,685 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,679 miles
Since last MOT+11,295 miles
PASS
Mileage34,384 miles
Since last MOT+4,823 miles
PASS
Mileage29,561 miles
Since last MOT+4,474 miles
PASS
Mileage25,087 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 VFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OV52 VFA

What car is OV52 VFA?

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

What is the mileage of OV52 VFA?

The last recorded mileage for OV52 VFA was 163,572 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV52 VFA passed its MOT?

OV52 VFA has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2026.

Is OV52 VFA ULEZ compliant?

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

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