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WJ52 DVR

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 187,813 miles on the clock, averaging 9,994 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 WJ52 DVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,813
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,994

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading187,813 miles
Reading date
Miles last year44
Average per year9,994
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WJ52 DVR 36k74k112k150k188k '05'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,813 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,769 miles
Since last MOT+11,758 miles
PASS
Mileage176,011 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,992 miles
Since last MOT+10,605 miles
PASS
Mileage165,387 miles
Since last MOT+8,906 miles
PASS
Mileage156,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,481 miles
Since last MOT+5,390 miles
PASS
Mileage151,091 miles
Since last MOT+6,212 miles
PASS
Mileage144,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,879 miles
Since last MOT+9,750 miles
PASS
Mileage135,129 miles
Since last MOT+9,415 miles
PASS
Mileage125,714 miles
Since last MOT+10,660 miles
PASS
Mileage115,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,054 miles
Since last MOT+17,481 miles
PASS
Mileage97,573 miles
Since last MOT+14,049 miles
PASS
Mileage83,524 miles
Since last MOT+13,208 miles
PASS
Mileage70,316 miles
Since last MOT+14,354 miles
PASS
Mileage55,962 miles
Since last MOT+14,578 miles
PASS
Mileage41,384 miles
Since last MOT+5,243 miles
PASS
Mileage36,141 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

RegistrationWJ52 DVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWJ — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WJ52 DVR

What car is WJ52 DVR?

WJ52 DVR is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2002.

What is the mileage of WJ52 DVR?

The last recorded mileage for WJ52 DVR was 187,813 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WJ52 DVR passed its MOT?

WJ52 DVR has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2021.

Is WJ52 DVR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WJ52 DVR 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 WJ52 DVR?

WJ52 DVR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.