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OY52 VDD

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 157,121 miles on the clock, averaging 8,673 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OY52 VDD

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,121
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,673

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,121 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,673
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 VDD 71k93k114k136k157k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,121 miles
Since last MOT+3,136 miles
PASS
Mileage153,985 miles
Since last MOT+269 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,716 miles
Since last MOT+5,338 miles
PASS
Mileage148,378 miles
Since last MOT+3,600 miles
PASS
Mileage144,778 miles
Since last MOT+7,514 miles
PASS
Mileage137,264 miles
Since last MOT+17,214 miles
PASS
Mileage120,050 miles
Since last MOT+11,801 miles
PASS
Mileage108,249 miles
Since last MOT+9,816 miles
PASS
Mileage98,433 miles
Since last MOT+9,848 miles
PASS
Mileage88,585 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,581 miles
Since last MOT+17,204 miles
PASS
Mileage71,377 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 VDD
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 VDD

What car is OY52 VDD?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 VDD?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 VDD was 157,121 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 VDD passed its MOT?

OY52 VDD has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2016.

Is OY52 VDD ULEZ compliant?

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

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