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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 130,989 miles on the clock, averaging 5,068 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 CA52 ALO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 130,989 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,085 |
| Average per year | 5,068 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | CA52 ALO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About CA52 ALO
What car is CA52 ALO?
CA52 ALO is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2002.
What is the mileage of CA52 ALO?
The last recorded mileage for CA52 ALO was 130,989 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CA52 ALO passed its MOT?
CA52 ALO has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2026.
Is CA52 ALO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA52 ALO 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 CA52 ALO?
CA52 ALO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.