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OW52 KNH

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 181,945 miles on the clock, averaging 8,605 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OW52 KNH

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,945
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,605

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading181,945 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,605
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OW52 KNH 34k71k108k145k182k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,945 miles
Since last MOT+16,827 miles
PASS
Mileage165,118 miles
Since last MOT+7,525 miles
PASS
Mileage157,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,593 miles
Since last MOT+7,409 miles
PASS
Mileage150,184 miles
Since last MOT+9,619 miles
PASS
Mileage140,565 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,498 miles
Since last MOT+6,708 miles
PASS
Mileage133,790 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,737 miles
Since last MOT+19,731 miles
PASS
Mileage114,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,006 miles
Since last MOT+165 miles
PASS
Mileage113,841 miles
Since last MOT+493 miles
PASS
Mileage113,348 miles
Since last MOT+1,808 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,540 miles
Since last MOT+7,237 miles
PASS
Mileage104,303 miles
Since last MOT+13,925 miles
PASS
Mileage90,378 miles
Since last MOT+6,132 miles
PASS
Mileage84,246 miles
Since last MOT+7,909 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,337 miles
Since last MOT+14,190 miles
PASS
Mileage62,147 miles
Since last MOT+7,265 miles
PASS
Mileage54,882 miles
Since last MOT+10,332 miles
PASS
Mileage44,550 miles
Since last MOT+10,602 miles
PASS
Mileage33,948 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

RegistrationOW52 KNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OW52 KNH

What car is OW52 KNH?

OW52 KNH is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OW52 KNH?

The last recorded mileage for OW52 KNH was 181,945 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW52 KNH passed its MOT?

OW52 KNH has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2023.

Is OW52 KNH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW52 KNH 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 OW52 KNH?

OW52 KNH is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.