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OY52 MEU

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 121,340 miles on the clock, averaging 6,758 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 MEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,340
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,758

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,340 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,592
Average per year6,758
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 MEU 34k56k77k99k121k '05'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,340 miles
Since last MOT+5,592 miles
PASS
Mileage115,748 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,734 miles
Since last MOT+3,134 miles
PASS
Mileage112,600 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,545 miles
Since last MOT+3,474 miles
PASS
Mileage109,071 miles
Since last MOT+2,767 miles
PASS
Mileage106,304 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,293 miles
Since last MOT+3,178 miles
PASS
Mileage103,115 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,095 miles
Since last MOT+4,751 miles
PASS
Mileage98,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,344 miles
Since last MOT+5,544 miles
PASS
Mileage92,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,800 miles
Since last MOT+6,154 miles
PASS
Mileage86,646 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,579 miles
Since last MOT+5,132 miles
PASS
Mileage81,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,447 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,413 miles
Since last MOT+5,422 miles
PASS
Mileage75,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,991 miles
Since last MOT+10,629 miles
PASS
Mileage65,362 miles
Since last MOT+13,454 miles
PASS
Mileage51,908 miles
Since last MOT+665 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,243 miles
Since last MOT+17,640 miles
PASS
Mileage33,603 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 MEU
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 MEU

What car is OY52 MEU?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 MEU?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 MEU was 121,340 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 MEU passed its MOT?

OY52 MEU has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2018.

Is OY52 MEU ULEZ compliant?

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

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