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OY52 MKA

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 97,698 miles on the clock, averaging 3,907 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 MKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,698
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,907

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading97,698 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year3,907
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 MKA 32k48k65k81k98k '05'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,698 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,692 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,664 miles
Since last MOT+550 miles
PASS
Mileage97,114 miles
Since last MOT+1,880 miles
PASS
Mileage95,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,234 miles
Since last MOT+11,017 miles
PASS
Mileage84,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,217 miles
Since last MOT+3,808 miles
PASS
Mileage80,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,409 miles
Since last MOT+3,029 miles
PASS
Mileage77,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,380 miles
Since last MOT+2,957 miles
PASS
Mileage74,423 miles
Since last MOT+2,402 miles
PASS
Mileage72,021 miles
Since last MOT+3,233 miles
PASS
Mileage68,788 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,787 miles
Since last MOT+2,253 miles
PASS
Mileage66,534 miles
Since last MOT+3,741 miles
PASS
Mileage62,793 miles
Since last MOT+3,988 miles
PASS
Mileage58,805 miles
Since last MOT+5,060 miles
PASS
Mileage53,745 miles
Since last MOT+3,320 miles
PASS
Mileage50,425 miles
Since last MOT+5,327 miles
PASS
Mileage45,098 miles
Since last MOT+5,526 miles
PASS
Mileage39,572 miles
Since last MOT+7,780 miles
PASS
Mileage31,792 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 MKA
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 MKA

What car is OY52 MKA?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 MKA?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 MKA was 97,698 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 MKA passed its MOT?

OY52 MKA has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2022.

Is OY52 MKA ULEZ compliant?

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

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