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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 196,237 miles on the clock, averaging 7,498 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 CA52 LNC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 196,237 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 78 |
| Average per year | 7,498 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 LNC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About CA52 LNC
What car is CA52 LNC?
CA52 LNC is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.
What is the mileage of CA52 LNC?
The last recorded mileage for CA52 LNC was 196,237 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CA52 LNC passed its MOT?
CA52 LNC has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2026.
Is CA52 LNC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA52 LNC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, 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 LNC?
CA52 LNC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.