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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 174,403 miles on the clock, averaging 9,621 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 EX52 KNZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 174,403 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,621 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | EX52 KNZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About EX52 KNZ
What car is EX52 KNZ?
EX52 KNZ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of EX52 KNZ?
The last recorded mileage for EX52 KNZ was 174,403 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX52 KNZ passed its MOT?
EX52 KNZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2017.
Is EX52 KNZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX52 KNZ 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 EX52 KNZ?
EX52 KNZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.