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OY52 HJO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 33 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 15 (55% pass rate). It has 198,791 miles on the clock, averaging 5,192 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 OY52 HJO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
198,791
Last Mileage
Recorded
33
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 15 failed

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

15

MOT failures recorded

Out of 33 tests on record
5,192

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 reading198,791 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,192
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 HJO 100k125k149k174k199k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 33 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,791 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,790 miles
Since last MOT+1,644 miles
PASS
Mileage197,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage197,146 miles
Since last MOT+923 miles
PASS
Mileage196,223 miles
Since last MOT+1,119 miles
PASS
Mileage195,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage195,104 miles
Since last MOT+1,053 miles
PASS
Mileage194,051 miles
Since last MOT+1,923 miles
PASS
Mileage192,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,128 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
PASS
Mileage192,092 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,092 miles
Since last MOT+638 miles
PASS
Mileage191,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,454 miles
Since last MOT+6,265 miles
PASS
Mileage185,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,189 miles
Since last MOT+139 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,050 miles
Since last MOT+997 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,053 miles
Since last MOT+14,386 miles
PASS
Mileage169,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,667 miles
Since last MOT+14,375 miles
PASS
Mileage155,292 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,202 miles
Since last MOT+3,366 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,836 miles
Since last MOT+3,460 miles
PASS
Mileage148,376 miles
Since last MOT+5,151 miles
PASS
Mileage143,225 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,171 miles
Since last MOT+3,983 miles
PASS
Mileage139,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,188 miles
Since last MOT+4,269 miles
PASS
Mileage134,919 miles
Since last MOT+5,552 miles
PASS
Mileage129,367 miles
Since last MOT+6,902 miles
PASS
Mileage122,465 miles
Since last MOT+10,201 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,264 miles
Since last MOT+12,512 miles
PASS
Mileage99,752 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OY52 HJO

What car is OY52 HJO?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 HJO?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 HJO was 198,791 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 HJO passed its MOT?

OY52 HJO has had 33 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (18 passes, 15 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2025.

Is OY52 HJO ULEZ compliant?

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

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