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CU52 LDN

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 117,467 miles on the clock, averaging 6,473 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for CU52 LDN

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,467
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,473

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,467 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,468
Average per year6,473
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU52 LDN 27k50k72k95k117k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,467 miles
Since last MOT+5,468 miles
PASS
Mileage111,999 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,993 miles
Since last MOT+6,309 miles
PASS
Mileage105,684 miles
Since last MOT+8,965 miles
PASS
Mileage96,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,719 miles
Since last MOT+6,010 miles
PASS
Mileage90,709 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,693 miles
Since last MOT+15,736 miles
PASS
Mileage74,957 miles
Since last MOT+7,902 miles
PASS
Mileage67,055 miles
Since last MOT+106 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,949 miles
Since last MOT+12,807 miles
PASS
Mileage54,142 miles
Since last MOT+8,165 miles
PASS
Mileage45,977 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,965 miles
Since last MOT+5,662 miles
PASS
Mileage40,303 miles
Since last MOT+3,011 miles
PASS
Mileage37,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,292 miles
Since last MOT+3,058 miles
PASS
Mileage34,234 miles
Since last MOT+2,873 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,361 miles
Since last MOT+2,172 miles
PASS
Mileage29,189 miles
Since last MOT+2,136 miles
PASS
Mileage27,053 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 LDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About CU52 LDN

What car is CU52 LDN?

CU52 LDN is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Swansea in 2002.

What is the mileage of CU52 LDN?

The last recorded mileage for CU52 LDN was 117,467 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU52 LDN passed its MOT?

CU52 LDN has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2019.

Is CU52 LDN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU52 LDN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CU52 LDN?

CU52 LDN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.