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OY52 LVE

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 122,665 miles on the clock, averaging 7,724 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 LVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,665
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,724

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading122,665 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,724
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 LVE 26k50k74k98k123k '06'19'13

Check OY52 LVE

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,665 miles
Since last MOT+23,102 miles
PASS
Mileage99,563 miles
Since last MOT+11,155 miles
PASS
Mileage88,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,408 miles
Since last MOT+2,450 miles
PASS
Mileage85,958 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,958 miles
Since last MOT+10,768 miles
PASS
Mileage75,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,190 miles
Since last MOT+11,374 miles
PASS
Mileage63,816 miles
Since last MOT+3,524 miles
PASS
Mileage60,292 miles
Since last MOT+3,703 miles
PASS
Mileage56,589 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,587 miles
Since last MOT+4,151 miles
PASS
Mileage52,436 miles
Since last MOT+6,908 miles
PASS
Mileage45,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,528 miles
Since last MOT+6,386 miles
PASS
Mileage39,142 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,142 miles
Since last MOT+5,725 miles
PASS
Mileage33,417 miles
Since last MOT+2,758 miles
PASS
Mileage30,659 miles
Since last MOT+5,064 miles
PASS
Mileage25,595 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 LVE
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 LVE

What car is OY52 LVE?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 LVE?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 LVE was 122,665 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 LVE passed its MOT?

OY52 LVE has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2019.

Is OY52 LVE ULEZ compliant?

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

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