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OY52 XNU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 3 MOT tests on record, passing 1 and failing 2 (33% pass rate). It has 46,974 miles on the clock, averaging 4,094 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 XNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
46,974
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2005
33%
Pass Rate
1 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
4,094

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading46,974 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,293
Average per year4,094
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY52 XNU 39k41k43k45k47k '05'07'06

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Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage46,974 miles
Since last MOT+4,293 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,681 miles
Since last MOT+4,103 miles
PASS
Mileage38,578 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 XNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 XNU

What car is OY52 XNU?

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

What is the mileage of OY52 XNU?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 XNU was 46,974 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2007 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 XNU passed its MOT?

OY52 XNU has had 3 MOT tests with a 33% pass rate (1 pass, 2 failures). It last was tested on 10 Dec 2007.

Is OY52 XNU ULEZ compliant?

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

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