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VU52 ECZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 150,156 miles on the clock, averaging 8,148 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 ECZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,156
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,148

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading150,156 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,579
Average per year8,148
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VU52 ECZ 29k59k89k120k150k '05'20'13

Check VU52 ECZ

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,156 miles
Since last MOT+8,579 miles
PASS
Mileage141,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,577 miles
Since last MOT+5,555 miles
PASS
Mileage136,022 miles
Since last MOT+11,641 miles
PASS
Mileage124,381 miles
Since last MOT+7,578 miles
PASS
Mileage116,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,803 miles
Since last MOT+9,236 miles
PASS
Mileage107,567 miles
Since last MOT+4,741 miles
PASS
Mileage102,826 miles
Since last MOT+4,942 miles
PASS
Mileage97,884 miles
Since last MOT+3,528 miles
PASS
Mileage94,356 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,244 miles
Since last MOT+3,506 miles
PASS
Mileage90,738 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,712 miles
Since last MOT+8,969 miles
PASS
Mileage81,743 miles
Since last MOT+13,525 miles
PASS
Mileage68,218 miles
Since last MOT+10,296 miles
PASS
Mileage57,922 miles
Since last MOT+10,592 miles
PASS
Mileage47,330 miles
Since last MOT+10,281 miles
PASS
Mileage37,049 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage28,709 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About VU52 ECZ

What car is VU52 ECZ?

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

What is the mileage of VU52 ECZ?

The last recorded mileage for VU52 ECZ was 150,156 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VU52 ECZ passed its MOT?

VU52 ECZ has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2020.

Is VU52 ECZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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