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OY52 LZL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 184,615 miles on the clock, averaging 17,749 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 LZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,615
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
17,749

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading184,615 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,429
Average per year17,749
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 LZL 62k92k123k154k185k '05'12'09

Check OY52 LZL

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,615 miles
Since last MOT+10,429 miles
PASS
Mileage174,186 miles
Since last MOT+12,725 miles
PASS
Mileage161,461 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,402 miles
Since last MOT+15,687 miles
PASS
Mileage145,715 miles
Since last MOT+131,175 miles
PASS
Mileage14,540 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,179 miles
Since last MOT+24,826 miles
PASS
Mileage85,353 miles
Since last MOT+23,791 miles
PASS
Mileage61,562 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 LZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 LZL

What car is OY52 LZL?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 LZL?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 LZL was 184,615 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 LZL passed its MOT?

OY52 LZL has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2012.

Is OY52 LZL ULEZ compliant?

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

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