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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 189,760 miles on the clock, averaging 10,996 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 DE52 LHA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 189,760 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,348 |
| Average per year | 10,996 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | DE52 LHA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About DE52 LHA
What car is DE52 LHA?
DE52 LHA is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2002.
What is the mileage of DE52 LHA?
The last recorded mileage for DE52 LHA was 189,760 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE52 LHA passed its MOT?
DE52 LHA has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2017.
Is DE52 LHA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE52 LHA 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 DE52 LHA?
DE52 LHA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.