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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 158,171 miles on the clock, averaging 8,839 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 OY52 HWE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 158,171 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,850 |
| Average per year | 8,839 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OY52 HWE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OY — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About OY52 HWE
What car is OY52 HWE?
OY52 HWE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OY52 HWE?
The last recorded mileage for OY52 HWE was 158,171 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OY52 HWE passed its MOT?
OY52 HWE has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 27 Nov 2020.
Is OY52 HWE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY52 HWE 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 HWE?
OY52 HWE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.