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OY52 YXM

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 131,967 miles on the clock, averaging 4,229 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for OY52 YXM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
131,967
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,229

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading131,967 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,229
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY52 YXM 50k71k91k112k132k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,967 miles
Since last MOT+746 miles
PASS
Mileage131,221 miles
Since last MOT+968 miles
PASS
Mileage130,253 miles
Since last MOT+1,266 miles
PASS
Mileage128,987 miles
Since last MOT+1,282 miles
PASS
Mileage127,705 miles
Since last MOT+2,323 miles
PASS
Mileage125,382 miles
Since last MOT+1,645 miles
PASS
Mileage123,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,737 miles
Since last MOT+992 miles
PASS
Mileage122,745 miles
Since last MOT+4,581 miles
PASS
Mileage118,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,164 miles
Since last MOT+4,295 miles
PASS
Mileage113,869 miles
Since last MOT+4,203 miles
PASS
Mileage109,666 miles
Since last MOT+4,946 miles
PASS
Mileage104,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,720 miles
Since last MOT+6,144 miles
PASS
Mileage98,576 miles
Since last MOT+7,169 miles
PASS
Mileage91,407 miles
Since last MOT+6,652 miles
PASS
Mileage84,755 miles
Since last MOT+5,777 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,978 miles
Since last MOT+5,042 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,936 miles
Since last MOT+7,276 miles
PASS
Mileage66,660 miles
Since last MOT+8,061 miles
PASS
Mileage58,599 miles
Since last MOT+8,488 miles
PASS
Mileage50,111 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 YXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OY52 YXM

What car is OY52 YXM?

OY52 YXM is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OY52 YXM?

The last recorded mileage for OY52 YXM was 131,967 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY52 YXM passed its MOT?

OY52 YXM has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2026.

Is OY52 YXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY52 YXM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OY52 YXM?

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