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AO52 LLJ

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 164,428 miles on the clock, averaging 7,293 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 AO52 LLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,428
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,293

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading164,428 miles
Reading date
Miles last year26,158
Average per year7,293
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO52 LLJ 36k68k100k132k164k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,428 miles
Since last MOT+26,158 miles
PASS
Mileage138,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,270 miles
Since last MOT+3,620 miles
PASS
Mileage134,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,650 miles
Since last MOT+1,186 miles
PASS
Mileage133,464 miles
Since last MOT+2,904 miles
PASS
Mileage130,560 miles
Since last MOT+4,589 miles
PASS
Mileage125,971 miles
Since last MOT+3,165 miles
PASS
Mileage122,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,806 miles
Since last MOT+9,654 miles
PASS
Mileage113,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,152 miles
Since last MOT+14,432 miles
PASS
Mileage98,720 miles
Since last MOT+8,279 miles
PASS
Mileage90,441 miles
Since last MOT+7,126 miles
PASS
Mileage83,315 miles
Since last MOT+10,665 miles
PASS
Mileage72,650 miles
Since last MOT+9,692 miles
PASS
Mileage62,958 miles
Since last MOT+6,213 miles
PASS
Mileage56,745 miles
Since last MOT+4,846 miles
PASS
Mileage51,899 miles
Since last MOT+8,260 miles
PASS
Mileage43,639 miles
Since last MOT+7,385 miles
PASS
Mileage36,254 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 LLJ
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 LLJ

What car is AO52 LLJ?

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

What is the mileage of AO52 LLJ?

The last recorded mileage for AO52 LLJ was 164,428 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO52 LLJ passed its MOT?

AO52 LLJ has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2024.

Is AO52 LLJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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