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HV52 UXJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Portsmouth, 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 165,129 miles on the clock, averaging 9,997 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 HV52 UXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,129
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,997

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading165,129 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,652
Average per year9,997
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HV52 UXJ 29k63k97k131k165k '05'19'13

Check HV52 UXJ

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,129 miles
Since last MOT+4,652 miles
PASS
Mileage160,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,477 miles
Since last MOT+9,318 miles
PASS
Mileage151,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,159 miles
Since last MOT+11,931 miles
PASS
Mileage139,228 miles
Since last MOT+18,551 miles
PASS
Mileage120,677 miles
Since last MOT+14,641 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,036 miles
Since last MOT+8,118 miles
PASS
Mileage97,918 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,917 miles
Since last MOT+8,597 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,320 miles
Since last MOT+7,618 miles
PASS
Mileage81,702 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,701 miles
Since last MOT+8,131 miles
PASS
Mileage73,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,570 miles
Since last MOT+7,563 miles
PASS
Mileage66,007 miles
Since last MOT+9,829 miles
PASS
Mileage56,178 miles
Since last MOT+14,830 miles
PASS
Mileage41,348 miles
Since last MOT+12,204 miles
PASS
Mileage29,144 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

RegistrationHV52 UXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeHV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About HV52 UXJ

What car is HV52 UXJ?

HV52 UXJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2002.

What is the mileage of HV52 UXJ?

The last recorded mileage for HV52 UXJ was 165,129 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HV52 UXJ passed its MOT?

HV52 UXJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2019.

Is HV52 UXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV52 UXJ 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 HV52 UXJ?

HV52 UXJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.