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OY52 LJN

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 157,433 miles on the clock, averaging 12,421 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 LJN

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,433
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,421

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 reading157,433 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,345
Average per year12,421
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY52 LJN 39k69k98k128k157k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,433 miles
Since last MOT+16,345 miles
PASS
Mileage141,088 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,048 miles
Since last MOT+17,469 miles
PASS
Mileage123,579 miles
Since last MOT+10,022 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,557 miles
Since last MOT+9,156 miles
PASS
Mileage104,401 miles
Since last MOT+10,758 miles
PASS
Mileage93,643 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,626 miles
Since last MOT+16,190 miles
PASS
Mileage77,436 miles
Since last MOT+12,350 miles
PASS
Mileage65,086 miles
Since last MOT+12,348 miles
PASS
Mileage52,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,738 miles
Since last MOT+2,696 miles
PASS
Mileage50,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,042 miles
Since last MOT+10,638 miles
PASS
Mileage39,404 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,401 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 LJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 LJN

What car is OY52 LJN?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 LJN?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 LJN was 157,433 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 LJN passed its MOT?

OY52 LJN has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2016.

Is OY52 LJN ULEZ compliant?

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

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