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HJ52 LSF

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 10 (67% pass rate). It has 178,497 miles on the clock, averaging 7,395 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 HJ52 LSF

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,497
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
7,395

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 reading178,497 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21
Average per year7,395
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HJ52 LSF 39k74k109k144k178k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,497 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,476 miles
Since last MOT+3,518 miles
PASS
Mileage174,958 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,909 miles
Since last MOT+5,367 miles
PASS
Mileage169,542 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,513 miles
Since last MOT+4,792 miles
PASS
Mileage164,721 miles
Since last MOT+18,879 miles
PASS
Mileage145,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,842 miles
Since last MOT+8,311 miles
PASS
Mileage137,531 miles
Since last MOT+5,926 miles
PASS
Mileage131,605 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,506 miles
Since last MOT+9,327 miles
PASS
Mileage122,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,179 miles
Since last MOT+9,074 miles
PASS
Mileage113,105 miles
Since last MOT+11,758 miles
PASS
Mileage101,347 miles
Since last MOT+3,857 miles
PASS
Mileage97,490 miles
Since last MOT+5,481 miles
PASS
Mileage92,009 miles
Since last MOT+6,570 miles
PASS
Mileage85,439 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,438 miles
Since last MOT+13,032 miles
PASS
Mileage72,406 miles
Since last MOT+1,968 miles
PASS
Mileage70,438 miles
Since last MOT+6,056 miles
PASS
Mileage64,382 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,310 miles
Since last MOT+5,129 miles
PASS
Mileage59,181 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,172 miles
Since last MOT+6,039 miles
PASS
Mileage53,133 miles
Since last MOT+6,414 miles
PASS
Mileage46,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,719 miles
Since last MOT+7,487 miles
PASS
Mileage39,232 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 LSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeHJ — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About HJ52 LSF

What car is HJ52 LSF?

HJ52 LSF is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2002.

What is the mileage of HJ52 LSF?

The last recorded mileage for HJ52 LSF was 178,497 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HJ52 LSF passed its MOT?

HJ52 LSF has had 30 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (20 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2025.

Is HJ52 LSF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HJ52 LSF 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 HJ52 LSF?

HJ52 LSF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.