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OY52 UGB

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 137,741 miles on the clock, averaging 6,768 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 UGB

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,741
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,768

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading137,741 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,267
Average per year6,768
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 UGB 66k84k102k120k138k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,741 miles
Since last MOT+5,267 miles
PASS
Mileage132,474 miles
Since last MOT+4,421 miles
PASS
Mileage128,053 miles
PASS
Mileage210,397 miles
Since last MOT+90,584 miles
PASS
Mileage119,813 miles
Since last MOT+3,557 miles
PASS
Mileage116,256 miles
Since last MOT+14,602 miles
PASS
Mileage101,654 miles
Since last MOT+5,661 miles
PASS
Mileage95,993 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,898 miles
Since last MOT+5,016 miles
PASS
Mileage90,882 miles
Since last MOT+6,047 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,835 miles
Since last MOT+10,754 miles
PASS
Mileage74,081 miles
Since last MOT+7,956 miles
PASS
Mileage66,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,125 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 UGB
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 UGB

What car is OY52 UGB?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 UGB?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 UGB was 137,741 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 UGB passed its MOT?

OY52 UGB has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2016.

Is OY52 UGB ULEZ compliant?

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

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