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OY52 NUX

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 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 144,109 miles on the clock, averaging 5,711 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 NUX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
144,109
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,711

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,109 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,607
Average per year5,711
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 NUX 27k57k86k115k144k '05'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,109 miles
Since last MOT+4,607 miles
PASS
Mileage139,502 miles
Since last MOT+4,190 miles
PASS
Mileage135,312 miles
Since last MOT+4,419 miles
PASS
Mileage130,893 miles
Since last MOT+2,521 miles
PASS
Mileage128,372 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
PASS
Mileage128,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,335 miles
Since last MOT+606 miles
PASS
Mileage127,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,729 miles
Since last MOT+1,870 miles
PASS
Mileage125,859 miles
Since last MOT+4,747 miles
PASS
Mileage121,112 miles
Since last MOT+7,579 miles
PASS
Mileage113,533 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,503 miles
Since last MOT+8,044 miles
PASS
Mileage105,459 miles
Since last MOT+8,404 miles
PASS
Mileage97,055 miles
Since last MOT+10,361 miles
PASS
Mileage86,694 miles
Since last MOT+12,271 miles
PASS
Mileage74,423 miles
Since last MOT+16,985 miles
PASS
Mileage57,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,438 miles
Since last MOT+9,558 miles
PASS
Mileage47,880 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,880 miles
Since last MOT+6,412 miles
PASS
Mileage41,468 miles
Since last MOT+5,177 miles
PASS
Mileage36,291 miles
Since last MOT+4,200 miles
PASS
Mileage32,091 miles
Since last MOT+4,613 miles
PASS
Mileage27,478 miles

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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 NUX
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 NUX

What car is OY52 NUX?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 NUX?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 NUX was 144,109 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 NUX passed its MOT?

OY52 NUX has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2026.

Is OY52 NUX ULEZ compliant?

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

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