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VU52 UUC

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing once (95% pass rate). The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for VU52 UUC

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
95%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,809

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading97,787 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,631
Average per year8,809
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VU52 UUC 27k45k62k80k98k '05'13'09

Check VU52 UUC

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
FAIL
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
PASS
Mileage97,787 miles
Since last MOT+6,631 miles
PASS
Mileage91,156 miles
Since last MOT+6,223 miles
PASS
Mileage84,933 miles
Since last MOT+6,873 miles
PASS
Mileage78,060 miles
Since last MOT+12,096 miles
PASS
Mileage65,964 miles
Since last MOT+30,122 miles
PASS
Mileage35,842 miles
PASS
Mileage55,863 miles
Since last MOT+9,485 miles
PASS
Mileage46,378 miles
Since last MOT+9,363 miles
PASS
Mileage37,015 miles
Since last MOT+9,822 miles
PASS
Mileage27,193 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 UUC
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 UUC

What car is VU52 UUC?

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

Has VU52 UUC passed its MOT?

VU52 UUC has had 19 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (18 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Mar 2022.

Is VU52 UUC ULEZ compliant?

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

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