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WF52 DXS

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 188,766 miles on the clock, averaging 9,804 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 WF52 DXS

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,766
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
9,804

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading188,766 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,217
Average per year9,804
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WF52 DXS 19k61k104k146k189k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,766 miles
Since last MOT+12,217 miles
PASS
Mileage176,549 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,549 miles
Since last MOT+6,790 miles
PASS
Mileage169,759 miles
Since last MOT+8,583 miles
PASS
Mileage161,176 miles
Since last MOT+9,487 miles
PASS
Mileage151,689 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,686 miles
Since last MOT+10,314 miles
PASS
Mileage141,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,372 miles
Since last MOT+14,081 miles
PASS
Mileage127,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,291 miles
Since last MOT+17,741 miles
PASS
Mileage109,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,550 miles
Since last MOT+10,915 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,635 miles
Since last MOT+14,412 miles
PASS
Mileage84,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,223 miles
Since last MOT+12,830 miles
PASS
Mileage71,393 miles
Since last MOT+9,990 miles
PASS
Mileage61,403 miles
Since last MOT+7,086 miles
PASS
Mileage54,317 miles
Since last MOT+6,475 miles
PASS
Mileage47,842 miles
Since last MOT+5,346 miles
PASS
Mileage42,496 miles
Since last MOT+7,538 miles
PASS
Mileage34,958 miles
Since last MOT+7,949 miles
PASS
Mileage27,009 miles
Since last MOT+8,086 miles
PASS
Mileage18,923 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

RegistrationWF52 DXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WF52 DXS

What car is WF52 DXS?

WF52 DXS is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2002.

What is the mileage of WF52 DXS?

The last recorded mileage for WF52 DXS was 188,766 miles, recorded on 24 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF52 DXS passed its MOT?

WF52 DXS has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2023.

Is WF52 DXS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF52 DXS 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 WF52 DXS?

WF52 DXS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.