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AO52 LHT

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 177,190 miles on the clock, averaging 8,480 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 AO52 LHT

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,190
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,480

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading177,190 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,886
Average per year8,480
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AO52 LHT 92k113k134k156k177k '05'15'10

Check AO52 LHT

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,190 miles
Since last MOT+5,886 miles
PASS
Mileage171,304 miles
Since last MOT+7,193 miles
PASS
Mileage164,111 miles
Since last MOT+8,540 miles
PASS
Mileage155,571 miles
Since last MOT+5,410 miles
PASS
Mileage150,161 miles
Since last MOT+6,604 miles
PASS
Mileage143,557 miles
Since last MOT+11,955 miles
PASS
Mileage131,602 miles
Since last MOT+10,394 miles
PASS
Mileage121,208 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,776 miles
Since last MOT+10,078 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,698 miles
Since last MOT+8,623 miles
PASS
Mileage103,075 miles
Since last MOT+11,350 miles
PASS
Mileage91,725 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

RegistrationAO52 LHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AO52 LHT

What car is AO52 LHT?

AO52 LHT is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2002.

What is the mileage of AO52 LHT?

The last recorded mileage for AO52 LHT was 177,190 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO52 LHT passed its MOT?

AO52 LHT has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2015.

Is AO52 LHT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO52 LHT 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 AO52 LHT?

AO52 LHT is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.