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DE52 LHB

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 104,724 miles on the clock, averaging 3,738 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for DE52 LHB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
104,724
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,738

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading104,724 miles
Reading date
Miles last year706
Average per year3,738
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE52 LHB 31k50k68k86k105k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,724 miles
Since last MOT+706 miles
PASS
Mileage104,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,018 miles
Since last MOT+2,610 miles
PASS
Mileage101,408 miles
Since last MOT+2,188 miles
PASS
Mileage99,220 miles
Since last MOT+4,043 miles
PASS
Mileage95,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,177 miles
Since last MOT+4,236 miles
PASS
Mileage90,941 miles
Since last MOT+3,600 miles
PASS
Mileage87,341 miles
Since last MOT+2,136 miles
PASS
Mileage85,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,205 miles
Since last MOT+2,010 miles
PASS
Mileage83,195 miles
Since last MOT+2,663 miles
PASS
Mileage80,532 miles
Since last MOT+2,428 miles
PASS
Mileage78,104 miles
Since last MOT+3,546 miles
PASS
Mileage74,558 miles
Since last MOT+3,851 miles
PASS
Mileage70,707 miles
Since last MOT+6,742 miles
PASS
Mileage63,965 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
PASS
Mileage63,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,913 miles
Since last MOT+10,239 miles
PASS
Mileage53,674 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,598 miles
Since last MOT+11,168 miles
PASS
Mileage47,430 miles
Since last MOT+8,507 miles
PASS
Mileage38,923 miles
Since last MOT+7,677 miles
PASS
Mileage31,246 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 LHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 LHB

What car is DE52 LHB?

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

What is the mileage of DE52 LHB?

The last recorded mileage for DE52 LHB was 104,724 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE52 LHB passed its MOT?

DE52 LHB has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2026.

Is DE52 LHB ULEZ compliant?

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

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