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OY52 JBU

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 84,035 miles on the clock, averaging 3,060 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 JBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,035
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
3,060

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,035 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,823
Average per year3,060
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 JBU 49k58k66k75k84k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,035 miles
Since last MOT+3,823 miles
PASS
Mileage80,212 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,212 miles
Since last MOT+1,436 miles
PASS
Mileage78,776 miles
Since last MOT+3,561 miles
PASS
Mileage75,215 miles
Since last MOT+1,838 miles
PASS
Mileage73,377 miles
Since last MOT+1,468 miles
PASS
Mileage71,909 miles
Since last MOT+2,682 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,227 miles
Since last MOT+4,840 miles
PASS
Mileage64,387 miles
Since last MOT+4,894 miles
PASS
Mileage59,493 miles
Since last MOT+4,713 miles
PASS
Mileage54,780 miles
Since last MOT+6,061 miles
PASS
Mileage48,719 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

RegistrationOY52 JBU
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 JBU

What car is OY52 JBU?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 JBU?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 JBU was 84,035 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 JBU passed its MOT?

OY52 JBU has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2017.

Is OY52 JBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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