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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 174,303 miles on the clock, averaging 8,327 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 WTZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 174,303 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,288 |
| Average per year | 8,327 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | OW52 WTZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OW — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About OW52 WTZ
What car is OW52 WTZ?
OW52 WTZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OW52 WTZ?
The last recorded mileage for OW52 WTZ was 174,303 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OW52 WTZ passed its MOT?
OW52 WTZ has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2016.
Is OW52 WTZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW52 WTZ 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 WTZ?
OW52 WTZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.