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HJ52 LSU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 215,360 miles on the clock, averaging 12,604 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 HJ52 LSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
215,360
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
12,604

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading215,360 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,370
Average per year12,604
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for HJ52 LSU 72k108k144k179k215k '05'17'11

Check HJ52 LSU

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage215,360 miles
Since last MOT+6,370 miles
PASS
Mileage208,990 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage208,878 miles
Since last MOT+15,139 miles
PASS
Mileage193,739 miles
Since last MOT+11,444 miles
PASS
Mileage182,295 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,282 miles
Since last MOT+9,167 miles
PASS
Mileage173,115 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,113 miles
Since last MOT+10,108 miles
PASS
Mileage163,005 miles
Since last MOT+14,523 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,482 miles
Since last MOT+16,282 miles
PASS
Mileage132,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,200 miles
Since last MOT+17,379 miles
PASS
Mileage114,821 miles
Since last MOT+15,023 miles
PASS
Mileage99,798 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,793 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,790 miles
Since last MOT+12,522 miles
PASS
Mileage87,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,268 miles
Since last MOT+15,589 miles
PASS
Mileage71,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,679 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 LSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 LSU

What car is HJ52 LSU?

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

What is the mileage of HJ52 LSU?

The last recorded mileage for HJ52 LSU was 215,360 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HJ52 LSU passed its MOT?

HJ52 LSU has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2017.

Is HJ52 LSU ULEZ compliant?

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

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