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VU52 CWG

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 209,512 miles on the clock, averaging 6,324 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for VU52 CWG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
209,512
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,324

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading209,512 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,324
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VU52 CWG 87k118k148k179k210k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage209,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage209,512 miles
Since last MOT+16,185 miles
PASS
Mileage193,327 miles
Since last MOT+16,969 miles
PASS
Mileage176,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,358 miles
Since last MOT+6,135 miles
PASS
Mileage170,223 miles
Since last MOT+3,628 miles
PASS
Mileage166,595 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,595 miles
Since last MOT+5,331 miles
PASS
Mileage161,264 miles
Since last MOT+6,123 miles
PASS
Mileage155,141 miles
Since last MOT+6,504 miles
PASS
Mileage148,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,637 miles
Since last MOT+8,782 miles
PASS
Mileage139,855 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,747 miles
Since last MOT+8,775 miles
PASS
Mileage130,972 miles
Since last MOT+4,812 miles
PASS
Mileage126,160 miles
Since last MOT+8,187 miles
PASS
Mileage117,973 miles
Since last MOT+6,846 miles
PASS
Mileage111,127 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,137 miles
Since last MOT+4,762 miles
PASS
Mileage106,375 miles
Since last MOT+5,569 miles
PASS
Mileage100,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,806 miles
Since last MOT+4,607 miles
PASS
Mileage96,199 miles
Since last MOT+4,584 miles
PASS
Mileage91,615 miles
Since last MOT+4,703 miles
PASS
Mileage86,912 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 CWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVU — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VU52 CWG

What car is VU52 CWG?

VU52 CWG is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VU52 CWG?

The last recorded mileage for VU52 CWG was 209,512 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VU52 CWG passed its MOT?

VU52 CWG has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2026.

Is VU52 CWG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VU52 CWG 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 VU52 CWG?

VU52 CWG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.