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OY52 UVA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 184,754 miles on the clock, averaging 10,636 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 UVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,754
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
93%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,636

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading184,754 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,728
Average per year10,636
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 UVA 57k89k121k153k185k '05'17'12

Check OY52 UVA

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,754 miles
Since last MOT+3,728 miles
PASS
Mileage181,026 miles
Since last MOT+6,728 miles
PASS
Mileage174,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,298 miles
Since last MOT+7,442 miles
PASS
Mileage166,856 miles
Since last MOT+7,071 miles
PASS
Mileage159,785 miles
Since last MOT+7,186 miles
PASS
Mileage152,599 miles
Since last MOT+7,492 miles
PASS
Mileage145,107 miles
Since last MOT+5,067 miles
PASS
Mileage140,040 miles
Since last MOT+8,140 miles
PASS
Mileage131,900 miles
Since last MOT+7,971 miles
PASS
Mileage123,929 miles
Since last MOT+24,071 miles
PASS
Mileage99,858 miles
Since last MOT+20,279 miles
PASS
Mileage79,579 miles
Since last MOT+22,594 miles
PASS
Mileage56,985 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 UVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 UVA

What car is OY52 UVA?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 UVA?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 UVA was 184,754 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 UVA passed its MOT?

OY52 UVA has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Nov 2017.

Is OY52 UVA ULEZ compliant?

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

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