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OY52 UKJ

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 179,596 miles on the clock, averaging 10,074 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 UKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,596
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,074

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,596 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,739
Average per year10,074
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 UKJ 73k100k126k153k180k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,596 miles
Since last MOT+5,739 miles
PASS
Mileage173,857 miles
Since last MOT+5,865 miles
PASS
Mileage167,992 miles
Since last MOT+5,975 miles
PASS
Mileage162,017 miles
Since last MOT+6,748 miles
PASS
Mileage155,269 miles
Since last MOT+9,251 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,018 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
PASS
Mileage145,945 miles
Since last MOT+11,026 miles
PASS
Mileage134,919 miles
Since last MOT+10,218 miles
PASS
Mileage124,701 miles
Since last MOT+15,865 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,836 miles
Since last MOT+15,451 miles
PASS
Mileage93,385 miles
Since last MOT+20,274 miles
PASS
Mileage73,111 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 UKJ
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 UKJ

What car is OY52 UKJ?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 UKJ?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 UKJ was 179,596 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 UKJ passed its MOT?

OY52 UKJ has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2017.

Is OY52 UKJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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