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OY52 BYO

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 89,805 miles on the clock, averaging 1,947 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OY52 BYO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
89,805
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
1,947

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

Low mileage
Latest reading89,805 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,769
Average per year1,947
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 BYO 50k60k70k80k90k '05'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,805 miles
Since last MOT+3,769 miles
PASS
Mileage86,036 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,018 miles
Since last MOT+2,376 miles
PASS
Mileage83,642 miles
Since last MOT+2,706 miles
PASS
Mileage80,936 miles
Since last MOT+3,571 miles
PASS
Mileage77,365 miles
Since last MOT+1,889 miles
PASS
Mileage75,476 miles
Since last MOT+516 miles
PASS
Mileage74,960 miles
Since last MOT+541 miles
PASS
Mileage74,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,419 miles
Since last MOT+318 miles
PASS
Mileage74,101 miles
Since last MOT+957 miles
PASS
Mileage73,144 miles
Since last MOT+1,516 miles
PASS
Mileage71,628 miles
Since last MOT+1,124 miles
PASS
Mileage70,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,504 miles
Since last MOT+1,143 miles
PASS
Mileage69,361 miles
Since last MOT+2,505 miles
PASS
Mileage66,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,856 miles
Since last MOT+3,115 miles
PASS
Mileage63,741 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,741 miles
Since last MOT+4,512 miles
PASS
Mileage59,229 miles
Since last MOT+1,821 miles
PASS
Mileage57,408 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,347 miles
Since last MOT+2,543 miles
PASS
Mileage54,804 miles
Since last MOT+2,131 miles
PASS
Mileage52,673 miles
Since last MOT+2,792 miles
PASS
Mileage49,881 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 BYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 BYO

What car is OY52 BYO?

OY52 BYO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OY52 BYO?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 BYO was 89,805 miles, recorded on 19 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 BYO passed its MOT?

OY52 BYO has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2026.

Is OY52 BYO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY52 BYO 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 OY52 BYO?

OY52 BYO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.