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OY52 KVR

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 184,130 miles on the clock, averaging 12,415 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OY52 KVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,130
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
12,415

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading184,130 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,774
Average per year12,415
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY52 KVR 81k107k133k158k184k '06'15'11

Check OY52 KVR

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,130 miles
Since last MOT+2,774 miles
PASS
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PASS
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Since last MOT+13,959 miles
PASS
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PASS
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Since last MOT+11,729 miles
PASS
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PASS
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FAIL
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Since last MOT+9,700 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+22,788 miles
PASS
Mileage81,207 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 KVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 KVR

What car is OY52 KVR?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 KVR?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 KVR was 184,130 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 KVR passed its MOT?

OY52 KVR has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Jan 2015.

Is OY52 KVR ULEZ compliant?

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

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