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OY52 UPG

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 13 (57% pass rate). It has 98,199 miles on the clock, averaging 4,414 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OY52 UPG

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,199
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2005
57%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
4,414

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

Low mileage
Latest reading98,199 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,414
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 UPG 19k39k59k78k98k '05'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,199 miles
Since last MOT+793 miles
PASS
Mileage97,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,406 miles
Since last MOT+2,306 miles
PASS
Mileage95,100 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,097 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,062 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,050 miles
Since last MOT+18,779 miles
PASS
Mileage76,271 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,271 miles
Since last MOT+1,471 miles
PASS
Mileage74,800 miles
Since last MOT+629 miles
PASS
Mileage74,171 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,164 miles
Since last MOT+2,137 miles
PASS
Mileage72,027 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,025 miles
Since last MOT+2,442 miles
PASS
Mileage69,583 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,580 miles
Since last MOT+2,656 miles
PASS
Mileage66,924 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,919 miles
Since last MOT+4,438 miles
PASS
Mileage62,481 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,478 miles
Since last MOT+3,572 miles
PASS
Mileage58,906 miles
Since last MOT+3,473 miles
PASS
Mileage55,433 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,433 miles
Since last MOT+5,591 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,842 miles
Since last MOT+5,221 miles
PASS
Mileage44,621 miles
Since last MOT+7,318 miles
PASS
Mileage37,303 miles
Since last MOT+5,107 miles
PASS
Mileage32,196 miles
Since last MOT+7,449 miles
PASS
Mileage24,747 miles
Since last MOT+5,421 miles
PASS
Mileage19,326 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 UPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 UPG

What car is OY52 UPG?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 UPG?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 UPG was 98,199 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 UPG passed its MOT?

OY52 UPG has had 30 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (17 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2023.

Is OY52 UPG ULEZ compliant?

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

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