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DE52 KAJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 123,159 miles on the clock, averaging 5,460 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for DE52 KAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,159
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,460

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,159 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,460
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE52 KAJ 30k53k76k100k123k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,159 miles
Since last MOT+804 miles
PASS
Mileage122,355 miles
Since last MOT+1,408 miles
PASS
Mileage120,947 miles
Since last MOT+1,919 miles
PASS
Mileage119,028 miles
Since last MOT+594 miles
PASS
Mileage118,434 miles
Since last MOT+593 miles
PASS
Mileage117,841 miles
Since last MOT+4,077 miles
PASS
Mileage113,764 miles
Since last MOT+4,497 miles
PASS
Mileage109,267 miles
Since last MOT+3,883 miles
PASS
Mileage105,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,384 miles
Since last MOT+6,358 miles
PASS
Mileage99,026 miles
Since last MOT+8,177 miles
PASS
Mileage90,849 miles
Since last MOT+9,548 miles
PASS
Mileage81,301 miles
Since last MOT+8,409 miles
PASS
Mileage72,892 miles
Since last MOT+8,073 miles
PASS
Mileage64,819 miles
Since last MOT+8,288 miles
PASS
Mileage56,531 miles
Since last MOT+8,493 miles
PASS
Mileage48,038 miles
Since last MOT+9,671 miles
PASS
Mileage38,367 miles
Since last MOT+8,599 miles
PASS
Mileage29,768 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
PASS
Mileage29,705 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 KAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About DE52 KAJ

What car is DE52 KAJ?

DE52 KAJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chester in 2002.

What is the mileage of DE52 KAJ?

The last recorded mileage for DE52 KAJ was 123,159 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE52 KAJ passed its MOT?

DE52 KAJ has had 21 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (19 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2023.

Is DE52 KAJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE52 KAJ 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 DE52 KAJ?

DE52 KAJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.