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OY52 NPA

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 152,979 miles on the clock, averaging 9,725 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 NPA

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,979
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,725

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 reading152,979 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,725
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 NPA 26k58k90k121k153k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,979 miles
Since last MOT+4,651 miles
PASS
Mileage148,328 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,595 miles
Since last MOT+13,888 miles
PASS
Mileage140,707 miles
Since last MOT+8,325 miles
PASS
Mileage132,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,382 miles
Since last MOT+9,516 miles
PASS
Mileage122,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,866 miles
Since last MOT+11,212 miles
PASS
Mileage111,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,654 miles
Since last MOT+8,657 miles
PASS
Mileage102,997 miles
Since last MOT+11,432 miles
PASS
Mileage91,565 miles
Since last MOT+11,764 miles
PASS
Mileage79,801 miles
Since last MOT+10,304 miles
PASS
Mileage69,497 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,496 miles
Since last MOT+9,518 miles
PASS
Mileage59,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,978 miles
Since last MOT+12,655 miles
PASS
Mileage47,323 miles
Since last MOT+13,426 miles
PASS
Mileage33,897 miles
Since last MOT+7,789 miles
PASS
Mileage26,108 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 NPA
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 NPA

What car is OY52 NPA?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 NPA?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 NPA was 152,979 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 NPA passed its MOT?

OY52 NPA has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2018.

Is OY52 NPA ULEZ compliant?

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

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