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AJ52 HSO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 238,961 miles on the clock, averaging 16,287 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 AJ52 HSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
238,961
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
16,287

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 reading238,961 miles
Reading date
Miles last year483
Average per year16,287
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ52 HSO 44k92k141k190k239k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage238,961 miles
Since last MOT+483 miles
FAIL
Mileage238,478 miles
Since last MOT+21,228 miles
PASS
Mileage217,250 miles
Since last MOT+17,552 miles
PASS
Mileage199,698 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,696 miles
Since last MOT+17,718 miles
PASS
Mileage181,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,978 miles
Since last MOT+15,651 miles
PASS
Mileage166,327 miles
Since last MOT+12,982 miles
PASS
Mileage153,345 miles
Since last MOT+17,541 miles
PASS
Mileage135,804 miles
Since last MOT+19,107 miles
PASS
Mileage116,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,697 miles
Since last MOT+16,405 miles
PASS
Mileage100,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,292 miles
Since last MOT+16,566 miles
PASS
Mileage83,726 miles
Since last MOT+17,321 miles
PASS
Mileage66,405 miles
Since last MOT+10,865 miles
PASS
Mileage55,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,540 miles
Since last MOT+11,983 miles
PASS
Mileage43,557 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 HSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AJ52 HSO

What car is AJ52 HSO?

AJ52 HSO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AJ52 HSO?

The last recorded mileage for AJ52 HSO was 238,961 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ52 HSO passed its MOT?

AJ52 HSO has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2018.

Is AJ52 HSO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ52 HSO 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 AJ52 HSO?

AJ52 HSO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.