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WJ52 VOA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 218,149 miles on the clock, averaging 11,396 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 VOA

MOT Status
Due date passed
218,149
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,396

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading218,149 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,396
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WJ52 VOA 75k111k147k182k218k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage218,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage218,149 miles
Since last MOT+12,271 miles
PASS
Mileage205,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage205,878 miles
Since last MOT+2,988 miles
PASS
Mileage202,890 miles
Since last MOT+2,792 miles
PASS
Mileage200,098 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,072 miles
Since last MOT+3,954 miles
PASS
Mileage196,118 miles
Since last MOT+3,527 miles
PASS
Mileage192,591 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,589 miles
Since last MOT+9,650 miles
PASS
Mileage182,939 miles
Since last MOT+23,006 miles
PASS
Mileage159,933 miles
Since last MOT+17,477 miles
PASS
Mileage142,456 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,442 miles
Since last MOT+13,637 miles
PASS
Mileage128,805 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,805 miles
Since last MOT+15,809 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,996 miles
Since last MOT+18,438 miles
PASS
Mileage94,558 miles
Since last MOT+19,546 miles
PASS
Mileage75,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,012 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 VOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 VOA

What car is WJ52 VOA?

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

What is the mileage of WJ52 VOA?

The last recorded mileage for WJ52 VOA was 218,149 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WJ52 VOA passed its MOT?

WJ52 VOA has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2019.

Is WJ52 VOA ULEZ compliant?

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

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