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WV52 VMX

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 260,009 miles on the clock, averaging 19,633 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 VMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
260,009
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
19,633

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading260,009 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,536
Average per year19,633
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV52 VMX 18k78k139k199k260k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage260,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,536 miles
PASS
Mileage254,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage254,473 miles
Since last MOT+18,501 miles
PASS
Mileage235,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage235,972 miles
Since last MOT+21,504 miles
PASS
Mileage214,468 miles
Since last MOT+300 miles
FAIL
Mileage214,168 miles
Since last MOT+23,785 miles
PASS
Mileage190,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,383 miles
Since last MOT+21,977 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,406 miles
Since last MOT+23,402 miles
PASS
Mileage145,004 miles
Since last MOT+23,674 miles
PASS
Mileage121,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,330 miles
Since last MOT+22,382 miles
PASS
Mileage98,948 miles
Since last MOT+23,037 miles
PASS
Mileage75,911 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,911 miles
Since last MOT+23,401 miles
PASS
Mileage52,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,510 miles
Since last MOT+23,766 miles
PASS
Mileage28,744 miles
Since last MOT+2,120 miles
PASS
Mileage26,624 miles
Since last MOT+8,828 miles
PASS
Mileage17,796 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 VMX
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 VMX

What car is WV52 VMX?

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

What is the mileage of WV52 VMX?

The last recorded mileage for WV52 VMX was 260,009 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV52 VMX passed its MOT?

WV52 VMX has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2018.

Is WV52 VMX ULEZ compliant?

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

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