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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 143,667 miles on the clock, averaging 6,894 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 LJE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 143,667 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,825 |
| Average per year | 6,894 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OY52 LJE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 LJE
What car is OY52 LJE?
OY52 LJE is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OY52 LJE?
The last recorded mileage for OY52 LJE was 143,667 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OY52 LJE passed its MOT?
OY52 LJE has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2021.
Is OY52 LJE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY52 LJE 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 LJE?
OY52 LJE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.