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EX52 LPF

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 139,902 miles on the clock, averaging 5,189 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for EX52 LPF

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,902
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,189

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading139,902 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,189
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX52 LPF 89k102k114k127k140k '07'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,902 miles
Since last MOT+9,025 miles
PASS
Mileage130,877 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,839 miles
Since last MOT+9,692 miles
PASS
Mileage121,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,147 miles
Since last MOT+8,954 miles
PASS
Mileage112,193 miles
Since last MOT+2,502 miles
PASS
Mileage109,691 miles
Since last MOT+2,287 miles
PASS
Mileage107,404 miles
Since last MOT+1,611 miles
PASS
Mileage105,793 miles
Since last MOT+4,520 miles
PASS
Mileage101,273 miles
Since last MOT+5,408 miles
PASS
Mileage95,865 miles
Since last MOT+6,893 miles
PASS
Mileage88,972 miles
Since last MOT+256 miles
PASS
Mileage88,716 miles

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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

RegistrationEX52 LPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EX52 LPF

What car is EX52 LPF?

EX52 LPF is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EX52 LPF?

The last recorded mileage for EX52 LPF was 139,902 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX52 LPF passed its MOT?

EX52 LPF has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2017.

Is EX52 LPF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX52 LPF 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 LPF?

EX52 LPF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.