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OY52 UXS

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 180,254 miles on the clock, averaging 11,382 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 UXS

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,254
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
11,382

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 reading180,254 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,476
Average per year11,382
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY52 UXS 56k87k118k149k180k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,254 miles
Since last MOT+11,476 miles
PASS
Mileage168,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,778 miles
Since last MOT+8,084 miles
PASS
Mileage160,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,694 miles
Since last MOT+10,440 miles
PASS
Mileage150,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,254 miles
Since last MOT+14,078 miles
PASS
Mileage136,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,176 miles
Since last MOT+9,552 miles
PASS
Mileage126,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,624 miles
Since last MOT+15,310 miles
PASS
Mileage111,314 miles
Since last MOT+11,693 miles
PASS
Mileage99,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,621 miles
Since last MOT+4,939 miles
PASS
Mileage94,682 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,646 miles
Since last MOT+10,760 miles
PASS
Mileage83,886 miles
Since last MOT+11,295 miles
PASS
Mileage72,591 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,591 miles
Since last MOT+16,521 miles
PASS
Mileage56,070 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,070 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 UXS
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 UXS

What car is OY52 UXS?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 UXS?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 UXS was 180,254 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 UXS passed its MOT?

OY52 UXS has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2017.

Is OY52 UXS ULEZ compliant?

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

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