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HJ52 NHG

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 159,774 miles on the clock, averaging 7,402 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for HJ52 NHG

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,774
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,402

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading159,774 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,586
Average per year7,402
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HJ52 NHG 45k74k103k131k160k '06'22'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,774 miles
Since last MOT+5,586 miles
PASS
Mileage154,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,188 miles
Since last MOT+6,891 miles
PASS
Mileage147,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,297 miles
Since last MOT+5,361 miles
PASS
Mileage141,936 miles
Since last MOT+5,234 miles
PASS
Mileage136,702 miles
Since last MOT+7,443 miles
PASS
Mileage129,259 miles
Since last MOT+7,178 miles
PASS
Mileage122,081 miles
Since last MOT+4,394 miles
PASS
Mileage117,687 miles
Since last MOT+5,441 miles
PASS
Mileage112,246 miles
Since last MOT+3,952 miles
PASS
Mileage108,294 miles
Since last MOT+9,347 miles
PASS
Mileage98,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,947 miles
Since last MOT+9,529 miles
PASS
Mileage89,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,418 miles
Since last MOT+7,769 miles
PASS
Mileage81,649 miles
Since last MOT+11,936 miles
PASS
Mileage69,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,713 miles
Since last MOT+13,444 miles
PASS
Mileage56,269 miles
Since last MOT+10,920 miles
PASS
Mileage45,349 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 NHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeHJ — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About HJ52 NHG

What car is HJ52 NHG?

HJ52 NHG is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2002.

What is the mileage of HJ52 NHG?

The last recorded mileage for HJ52 NHG was 159,774 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HJ52 NHG passed its MOT?

HJ52 NHG has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2022.

Is HJ52 NHG ULEZ compliant?

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

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