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WB52 OWB

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 91,076 miles on the clock, averaging 13,327 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for WB52 OWB

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,076
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
13,327

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading91,076 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,583
Average per year13,327
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WB52 OWB 53k63k72k82k91k '06'09'08

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage91,076 miles
Since last MOT+18,583 miles
PASS
Mileage72,493 miles
Since last MOT+485 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,008 miles
Since last MOT+13,088 miles
PASS
Mileage58,920 miles
Since last MOT+5,760 miles
PASS
Mileage53,160 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

RegistrationWB52 OWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWB — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WB52 OWB

What car is WB52 OWB?

WB52 OWB is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2002.

What is the mileage of WB52 OWB?

The last recorded mileage for WB52 OWB was 91,076 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WB52 OWB passed its MOT?

WB52 OWB has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 3 Aug 2009.

Is WB52 OWB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WB52 OWB 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 WB52 OWB?

WB52 OWB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.