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OY52 MRO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 204,880 miles on the clock, averaging 8,116 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 MRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
204,880
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
8,116

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading204,880 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,358
Average per year8,116
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 MRO 63k99k134k170k205k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage204,880 miles
Since last MOT+12,358 miles
PASS
Mileage192,522 miles
Since last MOT+260 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,262 miles
Since last MOT+6,290 miles
PASS
Mileage185,972 miles
Since last MOT+8,259 miles
PASS
Mileage177,713 miles
Since last MOT+7,256 miles
PASS
Mileage170,457 miles
Since last MOT+10,288 miles
PASS
Mileage160,169 miles
Since last MOT+4,059 miles
PASS
Mileage156,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,110 miles
Since last MOT+7,736 miles
PASS
Mileage148,374 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,335 miles
Since last MOT+5,874 miles
PASS
Mileage142,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,461 miles
Since last MOT+7,688 miles
PASS
Mileage134,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,773 miles
Since last MOT+15,917 miles
PASS
Mileage118,856 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,855 miles
Since last MOT+2,725 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,130 miles
Since last MOT+6,143 miles
PASS
Mileage109,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,987 miles
Since last MOT+6,850 miles
PASS
Mileage103,137 miles
Since last MOT+5,988 miles
PASS
Mileage97,149 miles
Since last MOT+6,340 miles
PASS
Mileage90,809 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,809 miles
Since last MOT+6,831 miles
PASS
Mileage83,978 miles
Since last MOT+106 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,872 miles
Since last MOT+8,214 miles
PASS
Mileage75,658 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,658 miles
Since last MOT+12,258 miles
PASS
Mileage63,400 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 MRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 MRO

What car is OY52 MRO?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 MRO?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 MRO was 204,880 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 MRO passed its MOT?

OY52 MRO has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2024.

Is OY52 MRO ULEZ compliant?

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

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