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OY52 LVT

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 125,574 miles on the clock, averaging 4,803 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 LVT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
125,574
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,803

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading125,574 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,827
Average per year4,803
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 LVT 33k56k79k103k126k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,574 miles
Since last MOT+1,827 miles
PASS
Mileage123,747 miles
Since last MOT+1,282 miles
PASS
Mileage122,465 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,435 miles
Since last MOT+3,896 miles
PASS
Mileage118,539 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,536 miles
Since last MOT+1,762 miles
PASS
Mileage116,774 miles
Since last MOT+1,201 miles
PASS
Mileage115,573 miles
Since last MOT+5,307 miles
PASS
Mileage110,266 miles
Since last MOT+2,139 miles
PASS
Mileage108,127 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,127 miles
Since last MOT+594 miles
PASS
Mileage107,533 miles
Since last MOT+4,596 miles
PASS
Mileage102,937 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,935 miles
Since last MOT+9,849 miles
PASS
Mileage93,086 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,080 miles
Since last MOT+3,399 miles
PASS
Mileage89,681 miles
Since last MOT+3,582 miles
PASS
Mileage86,099 miles
Since last MOT+11,466 miles
PASS
Mileage74,633 miles
Since last MOT+4,942 miles
PASS
Mileage69,691 miles
Since last MOT+3,709 miles
PASS
Mileage65,982 miles
Since last MOT+9,093 miles
PASS
Mileage56,889 miles
Since last MOT+4,846 miles
PASS
Mileage52,043 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,030 miles
Since last MOT+8,950 miles
PASS
Mileage43,080 miles
Since last MOT+9,727 miles
PASS
Mileage33,353 miles

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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 LVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 LVT

What car is OY52 LVT?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 LVT?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 LVT was 125,574 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 LVT passed its MOT?

OY52 LVT has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2025.

Is OY52 LVT ULEZ compliant?

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

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