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VX52 UMS

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 181,615 miles on the clock, averaging 7,466 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 VX52 UMS

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,615
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
7,466

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading181,615 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,466
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX52 UMS 41k77k112k147k182k '06'24'16

Check VX52 UMS

Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,615 miles
Since last MOT+13,310 miles
PASS
Mileage168,305 miles
Since last MOT+5,898 miles
PASS
Mileage162,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,407 miles
Since last MOT+3,327 miles
PASS
Mileage159,080 miles
Since last MOT+3,339 miles
PASS
Mileage155,741 miles
Since last MOT+3,637 miles
PASS
Mileage152,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,104 miles
Since last MOT+2,072 miles
PASS
Mileage150,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,032 miles
Since last MOT+2,038 miles
PASS
Mileage147,994 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,994 miles
Since last MOT+1,986 miles
PASS
Mileage146,008 miles
Since last MOT+2,350 miles
PASS
Mileage143,658 miles
Since last MOT+2,718 miles
PASS
Mileage140,940 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,908 miles
Since last MOT+5,276 miles
PASS
Mileage135,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,632 miles
Since last MOT+12,779 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,853 miles
Since last MOT+9,020 miles
PASS
Mileage113,833 miles
Since last MOT+10,227 miles
PASS
Mileage103,606 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,606 miles
Since last MOT+11,829 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,777 miles
Since last MOT+13,605 miles
PASS
Mileage78,172 miles
Since last MOT+19,860 miles
PASS
Mileage58,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,312 miles
Since last MOT+16,821 miles
PASS
Mileage41,491 miles

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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

RegistrationVX52 UMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVX — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VX52 UMS

What car is VX52 UMS?

VX52 UMS is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VX52 UMS?

The last recorded mileage for VX52 UMS was 181,615 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX52 UMS passed its MOT?

VX52 UMS has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2024.

Is VX52 UMS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VX52 UMS 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 VX52 UMS?

VX52 UMS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.