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WV52 UER

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Bristol, 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 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 276,120 miles on the clock, averaging 10,933 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 WV52 UER

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
276,120
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,933

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 reading276,120 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,933
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV52 UER 55k110k166k221k276k '05'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage276,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage276,120 miles
Since last MOT+2,473 miles
PASS
Mileage273,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage273,647 miles
Since last MOT+2,064 miles
PASS
Mileage271,583 miles
Since last MOT+3,354 miles
PASS
Mileage268,229 miles
Since last MOT+3,314 miles
PASS
Mileage264,915 miles
Since last MOT+5,108 miles
PASS
Mileage259,807 miles
Since last MOT+5,047 miles
PASS
Mileage254,760 miles
Since last MOT+2,763 miles
PASS
Mileage251,997 miles
Since last MOT+5,475 miles
PASS
Mileage246,522 miles
Since last MOT+4,501 miles
PASS
Mileage242,021 miles
Since last MOT+39,653 miles
PASS
Mileage202,368 miles
Since last MOT+23,077 miles
PASS
Mileage179,291 miles
Since last MOT+23,923 miles
PASS
Mileage155,368 miles
Since last MOT+19,534 miles
PASS
Mileage135,834 miles
Since last MOT+24,258 miles
PASS
Mileage111,576 miles
Since last MOT+25,653 miles
PASS
Mileage85,923 miles
Since last MOT+20,200 miles
PASS
Mileage65,723 miles
Since last MOT+10,669 miles
PASS
Mileage55,054 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

RegistrationWV52 UER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WV52 UER

What car is WV52 UER?

WV52 UER is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2002.

What is the mileage of WV52 UER?

The last recorded mileage for WV52 UER was 276,120 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV52 UER passed its MOT?

WV52 UER has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2026.

Is WV52 UER ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV52 UER 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 WV52 UER?

WV52 UER is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.