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OY52 UAZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 145,311 miles on the clock, averaging 7,239 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 UAZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,311
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,239

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

Below average
Latest reading145,311 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,239
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 UAZ 13k46k79k112k145k '05'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,311 miles
Since last MOT+5,551 miles
PASS
Mileage139,760 miles
Since last MOT+22,664 miles
PASS
Mileage117,096 miles
Since last MOT+6,728 miles
PASS
Mileage110,368 miles
Since last MOT+2,148 miles
PASS
Mileage108,220 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,211 miles
Since last MOT+5,290 miles
PASS
Mileage102,921 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,911 miles
Since last MOT+17,420 miles
PASS
Mileage85,491 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,491 miles
Since last MOT+20,894 miles
PASS
Mileage64,597 miles
Since last MOT+4,537 miles
PASS
Mileage60,060 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,049 miles
Since last MOT+6,579 miles
PASS
Mileage53,470 miles
Since last MOT+13,237 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,233 miles
Since last MOT+465 miles
PASS
Mileage39,768 miles
Since last MOT+4,856 miles
PASS
Mileage34,912 miles
Since last MOT+6,754 miles
PASS
Mileage28,158 miles
Since last MOT+5,813 miles
PASS
Mileage22,345 miles
Since last MOT+2,779 miles
PASS
Mileage19,566 miles
Since last MOT+2,194 miles
PASS
Mileage17,372 miles
Since last MOT+2,202 miles
PASS
Mileage15,170 miles
Since last MOT+1,990 miles
PASS
Mileage13,180 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 UAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 UAZ

What car is OY52 UAZ?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 UAZ?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 UAZ was 145,311 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 UAZ passed its MOT?

OY52 UAZ has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2024.

Is OY52 UAZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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