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WF52 XVE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Exeter, West of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 226,120 miles on the clock, averaging 7,023 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 WF52 XVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
226,120
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
7,023

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading226,120 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,467
Average per year7,023
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF52 XVE 103k134k164k195k226k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage226,120 miles
Since last MOT+8,467 miles
PASS
Mileage217,653 miles
Since last MOT+11,357 miles
PASS
Mileage206,296 miles
Since last MOT+2,491 miles
PASS
Mileage203,805 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,805 miles
Since last MOT+2,296 miles
PASS
Mileage201,509 miles
Since last MOT+2,944 miles
PASS
Mileage198,565 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,564 miles
Since last MOT+4,352 miles
PASS
Mileage194,212 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,211 miles
Since last MOT+4,125 miles
PASS
Mileage190,086 miles
Since last MOT+5,908 miles
PASS
Mileage184,178 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,111 miles
Since last MOT+3,850 miles
PASS
Mileage180,261 miles
Since last MOT+5,805 miles
PASS
Mileage174,456 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,455 miles
Since last MOT+5,926 miles
PASS
Mileage168,529 miles
Since last MOT+7,364 miles
PASS
Mileage161,165 miles
Since last MOT+8,535 miles
PASS
Mileage152,630 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,630 miles
Since last MOT+4,471 miles
PASS
Mileage148,159 miles
Since last MOT+13,143 miles
PASS
Mileage135,016 miles
Since last MOT+16,046 miles
PASS
Mileage118,970 miles
Since last MOT+12,797 miles
PASS
Mileage106,173 miles
Since last MOT+3,536 miles
PASS
Mileage102,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,637 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

RegistrationWF52 XVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 XVE

What car is WF52 XVE?

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

What is the mileage of WF52 XVE?

The last recorded mileage for WF52 XVE was 226,120 miles, recorded on 18 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF52 XVE passed its MOT?

WF52 XVE has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2024.

Is WF52 XVE ULEZ compliant?

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

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