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WV52 VKX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Bristol, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 185,262 miles on the clock, averaging 7,058 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for WV52 VKX

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,262
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,058

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading185,262 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,058
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV52 VKX 84k109k135k160k185k '06'20'15

Check WV52 VKX

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,262 miles
Since last MOT+7,197 miles
PASS
Mileage178,065 miles
Since last MOT+154 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,911 miles
Since last MOT+8,446 miles
PASS
Mileage169,465 miles
Since last MOT+10,885 miles
PASS
Mileage158,580 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,529 miles
Since last MOT+9,726 miles
PASS
Mileage148,803 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,799 miles
Since last MOT+2,412 miles
PASS
Mileage146,387 miles
Since last MOT+182 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,205 miles
Since last MOT+13,924 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,281 miles
Since last MOT+13,786 miles
PASS
Mileage118,495 miles
Since last MOT+7,775 miles
PASS
Mileage110,720 miles
Since last MOT+2,995 miles
PASS
Mileage107,725 miles
Since last MOT+7,829 miles
PASS
Mileage99,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,896 miles
Since last MOT+5,014 miles
PASS
Mileage94,882 miles
Since last MOT+4,372 miles
PASS
Mileage90,510 miles
Since last MOT+6,641 miles
PASS
Mileage83,869 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 VKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
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 VKX

What car is WV52 VKX?

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

What is the mileage of WV52 VKX?

The last recorded mileage for WV52 VKX was 185,262 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV52 VKX passed its MOT?

WV52 VKX has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2020.

Is WV52 VKX ULEZ compliant?

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

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