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VU52 WRA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 143,940 miles on the clock, averaging 6,825 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 WRA

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,940
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,825

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading143,940 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,825
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VU52 WRA 34k61k89k116k144k '06'22'16

Check VU52 WRA

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,940 miles
Since last MOT+11,891 miles
PASS
Mileage132,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,049 miles
Since last MOT+6,824 miles
PASS
Mileage125,225 miles
Since last MOT+5,340 miles
PASS
Mileage119,885 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,870 miles
Since last MOT+1,043 miles
PASS
Mileage118,827 miles
Since last MOT+1,525 miles
PASS
Mileage117,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,302 miles
Since last MOT+2,623 miles
PASS
Mileage114,679 miles
Since last MOT+6,181 miles
PASS
Mileage108,498 miles
Since last MOT+9,679 miles
PASS
Mileage98,819 miles
Since last MOT+7,750 miles
PASS
Mileage91,069 miles
Since last MOT+7,369 miles
PASS
Mileage83,700 miles
Since last MOT+9,449 miles
PASS
Mileage74,251 miles
Since last MOT+8,377 miles
PASS
Mileage65,874 miles
Since last MOT+6,295 miles
PASS
Mileage59,579 miles
Since last MOT+7,353 miles
PASS
Mileage52,226 miles
Since last MOT+9,326 miles
PASS
Mileage42,900 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,871 miles
Since last MOT+9,100 miles
PASS
Mileage33,771 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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About VU52 WRA

What car is VU52 WRA?

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

What is the mileage of VU52 WRA?

The last recorded mileage for VU52 WRA was 143,940 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VU52 WRA passed its MOT?

VU52 WRA has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2022.

Is VU52 WRA ULEZ compliant?

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

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