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WJ52 DZG

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 193,903 miles on the clock, averaging 10,093 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 DZG

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,903
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,093

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading193,903 miles
Reading date
Miles last year150
Average per year10,093
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WJ52 DZG 58k92k126k160k194k '06'20'15

Check WJ52 DZG

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,903 miles
Since last MOT+150 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,753 miles
Since last MOT+6,889 miles
PASS
Mileage186,864 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,851 miles
Since last MOT+8,137 miles
PASS
Mileage178,714 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,713 miles
Since last MOT+10,986 miles
PASS
Mileage167,727 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,626 miles
Since last MOT+12,909 miles
PASS
Mileage154,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,717 miles
Since last MOT+7,204 miles
PASS
Mileage147,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,513 miles
Since last MOT+5,444 miles
PASS
Mileage142,069 miles
Since last MOT+361 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,708 miles
Since last MOT+7,379 miles
PASS
Mileage134,329 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,328 miles
Since last MOT+7,048 miles
PASS
Mileage127,280 miles
Since last MOT+7,415 miles
PASS
Mileage119,865 miles
Since last MOT+5,861 miles
PASS
Mileage114,004 miles
Since last MOT+7,526 miles
PASS
Mileage106,478 miles
Since last MOT+9,226 miles
PASS
Mileage97,252 miles
Since last MOT+19,599 miles
PASS
Mileage77,653 miles
Since last MOT+19,840 miles
PASS
Mileage57,813 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

RegistrationWJ52 DZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 DZG

What car is WJ52 DZG?

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

What is the mileage of WJ52 DZG?

The last recorded mileage for WJ52 DZG was 193,903 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WJ52 DZG passed its MOT?

WJ52 DZG has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2020.

Is WJ52 DZG ULEZ compliant?

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

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