Vehicle summary
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 185,621 miles on the clock, averaging 9,367 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 BN52 JXR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 185,621 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 9,367 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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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
| Registration | BN52 JXR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About BN52 JXR
What car is BN52 JXR?
BN52 JXR is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of BN52 JXR?
The last recorded mileage for BN52 JXR was 185,621 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN52 JXR passed its MOT?
BN52 JXR has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2021.
Is BN52 JXR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN52 JXR 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 BN52 JXR?
BN52 JXR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.