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WJ52 VUB

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 263,158 miles on the clock, averaging 15,279 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 VUB

MOT Status
Due date passed
263,158
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
15,279

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 reading263,158 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,747
Average per year15,279
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WJ52 VUB 65k114k164k214k263k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage263,158 miles
Since last MOT+14,747 miles
PASS
Mileage248,411 miles
Since last MOT+14,475 miles
PASS
Mileage233,936 miles
Since last MOT+13,813 miles
PASS
Mileage220,123 miles
Since last MOT+9,900 miles
PASS
Mileage210,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage210,223 miles
Since last MOT+11,662 miles
PASS
Mileage198,561 miles
Since last MOT+10,779 miles
PASS
Mileage187,782 miles
Since last MOT+15,322 miles
PASS
Mileage172,460 miles
Since last MOT+11,741 miles
PASS
Mileage160,719 miles
Since last MOT+18,034 miles
PASS
Mileage142,685 miles
Since last MOT+16,647 miles
PASS
Mileage126,038 miles
Since last MOT+20,190 miles
PASS
Mileage105,848 miles
Since last MOT+18,176 miles
PASS
Mileage87,672 miles
Since last MOT+22,929 miles
PASS
Mileage64,743 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 VUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
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 VUB

What car is WJ52 VUB?

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

What is the mileage of WJ52 VUB?

The last recorded mileage for WJ52 VUB was 263,158 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WJ52 VUB passed its MOT?

WJ52 VUB has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 29 Oct 2018.

Is WJ52 VUB ULEZ compliant?

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

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