Vehicle summary
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 169,820 miles on the clock, averaging 7,910 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for HV52 VNP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 169,820 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 104 |
| Average per year | 7,910 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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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
| Registration | HV52 VNP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About HV52 VNP
What car is HV52 VNP?
HV52 VNP is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2002.
What is the mileage of HV52 VNP?
The last recorded mileage for HV52 VNP was 169,820 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HV52 VNP passed its MOT?
HV52 VNP has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2022.
Is HV52 VNP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV52 VNP 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 VNP?
HV52 VNP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.