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WJ52 WCT

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 155,539 miles on the clock, averaging 8,158 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for WJ52 WCT

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,539
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,158

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading155,539 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,158
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WJ52 WCT 40k69k98k127k156k '05'20'14

Check WJ52 WCT

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,539 miles
Since last MOT+6,396 miles
PASS
Mileage149,143 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,142 miles
Since last MOT+4,627 miles
PASS
Mileage144,515 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,398 miles
Since last MOT+5,016 miles
PASS
Mileage139,382 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,373 miles
Since last MOT+6,193 miles
PASS
Mileage133,180 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,143 miles
Since last MOT+7,299 miles
PASS
Mileage125,844 miles
Since last MOT+12,048 miles
PASS
Mileage113,796 miles
Since last MOT+4,981 miles
PASS
Mileage108,815 miles
Since last MOT+7,058 miles
PASS
Mileage101,757 miles
Since last MOT+9,650 miles
PASS
Mileage92,107 miles
Since last MOT+7,057 miles
PASS
Mileage85,050 miles
Since last MOT+11,527 miles
PASS
Mileage73,523 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,523 miles
Since last MOT+7,886 miles
PASS
Mileage65,637 miles
Since last MOT+10,582 miles
PASS
Mileage55,055 miles
Since last MOT+15,351 miles
PASS
Mileage39,704 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 WCT
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 WCT

What car is WJ52 WCT?

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

What is the mileage of WJ52 WCT?

The last recorded mileage for WJ52 WCT was 155,539 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WJ52 WCT passed its MOT?

WJ52 WCT has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2020.

Is WJ52 WCT ULEZ compliant?

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

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