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OY52 NUB

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 164,115 miles on the clock, averaging 7,543 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 NUB

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,115
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,543

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading164,115 miles
Reading date
Miles last year98
Average per year7,543
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 NUB 35k67k99k132k164k '05'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,115 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,017 miles
Since last MOT+4,080 miles
PASS
Mileage159,937 miles
Since last MOT+3,868 miles
PASS
Mileage156,069 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,047 miles
Since last MOT+5,031 miles
PASS
Mileage151,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,016 miles
Since last MOT+4,611 miles
PASS
Mileage146,405 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,353 miles
Since last MOT+8,488 miles
PASS
Mileage137,865 miles
Since last MOT+7,414 miles
PASS
Mileage130,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,451 miles
Since last MOT+5,669 miles
PASS
Mileage124,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,782 miles
Since last MOT+6,436 miles
PASS
Mileage118,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,346 miles
Since last MOT+8,094 miles
PASS
Mileage110,252 miles
Since last MOT+7,759 miles
PASS
Mileage102,493 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,493 miles
Since last MOT+7,057 miles
PASS
Mileage95,436 miles
Since last MOT+8,454 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,982 miles
Since last MOT+9,473 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,509 miles
Since last MOT+13,144 miles
PASS
Mileage64,365 miles
Since last MOT+14,784 miles
PASS
Mileage49,581 miles
Since last MOT+14,697 miles
PASS
Mileage34,884 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 NUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 NUB

What car is OY52 NUB?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 NUB?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 NUB was 164,115 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 NUB passed its MOT?

OY52 NUB has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2022.

Is OY52 NUB ULEZ compliant?

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

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