Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 161,020 miles on the clock, averaging 8,247 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 VU52 ECX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 161,020 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,789 |
| Average per year | 8,247 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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
| Registration | VU52 ECX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | VU — Worcester, Severn Valley |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About VU52 ECX
What car is VU52 ECX?
VU52 ECX is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.
What is the mileage of VU52 ECX?
The last recorded mileage for VU52 ECX was 161,020 miles, recorded on 27 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has VU52 ECX passed its MOT?
VU52 ECX has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Dec 2018.
Is VU52 ECX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, VU52 ECX 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 ECX?
VU52 ECX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.