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VA52 PUX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 230,998 miles on the clock, averaging 9,608 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 VA52 PUX

MOT Status
Due date passed
230,998
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
9,608

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading230,998 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,608
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA52 PUX 53k98k142k187k231k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage230,998 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage230,997 miles
Since last MOT+13,997 miles
PASS
Mileage217,000 miles
Since last MOT+3,849 miles
PASS
Mileage213,151 miles
Since last MOT+3,942 miles
PASS
Mileage209,209 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
FAIL
Mileage209,108 miles
Since last MOT+21,740 miles
PASS
Mileage187,368 miles
Since last MOT+11,273 miles
PASS
Mileage176,095 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,092 miles
Since last MOT+6,610 miles
PASS
Mileage169,482 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,470 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,466 miles
Since last MOT+11,380 miles
PASS
Mileage158,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,086 miles
Since last MOT+12,886 miles
PASS
Mileage145,200 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,192 miles
Since last MOT+13,370 miles
PASS
Mileage131,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,822 miles
Since last MOT+11,608 miles
PASS
Mileage120,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,214 miles
Since last MOT+12,547 miles
PASS
Mileage107,667 miles
Since last MOT+9,388 miles
PASS
Mileage98,279 miles
Since last MOT+6,883 miles
PASS
Mileage91,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,396 miles
Since last MOT+14,256 miles
PASS
Mileage77,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,140 miles
Since last MOT+11,388 miles
PASS
Mileage65,752 miles
Since last MOT+12,476 miles
PASS
Mileage53,276 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

RegistrationVA52 PUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VA52 PUX

What car is VA52 PUX?

VA52 PUX is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VA52 PUX?

The last recorded mileage for VA52 PUX was 230,998 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA52 PUX passed its MOT?

VA52 PUX has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2025.

Is VA52 PUX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA52 PUX 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 VA52 PUX?

VA52 PUX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.