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KL52 ACV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 181,320 miles on the clock, averaging 6,534 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 KL52 ACV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
181,320
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2005
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
6,534

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading181,320 miles
Reading date
Miles last year26
Average per year6,534
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KL52 ACV 48k81k115k148k181k '05'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,320 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,294 miles
Since last MOT+11,634 miles
PASS
Mileage169,660 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,657 miles
Since last MOT+4,795 miles
PASS
Mileage164,862 miles
Since last MOT+2,682 miles
PASS
Mileage162,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,180 miles
Since last MOT+2,688 miles
PASS
Mileage159,492 miles
Since last MOT+2,218 miles
PASS
Mileage157,274 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,246 miles
Since last MOT+6,730 miles
PASS
Mileage150,516 miles
Since last MOT+7,560 miles
PASS
Mileage142,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,956 miles
Since last MOT+7,182 miles
PASS
Mileage135,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,774 miles
Since last MOT+6,637 miles
PASS
Mileage129,137 miles
Since last MOT+6,212 miles
PASS
Mileage122,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,925 miles
Since last MOT+11,616 miles
PASS
Mileage111,309 miles
Since last MOT+17,481 miles
PASS
Mileage93,828 miles
Since last MOT+15,608 miles
PASS
Mileage78,220 miles
Since last MOT+1,175 miles
PASS
Mileage77,045 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,034 miles
Since last MOT+4,813 miles
PASS
Mileage72,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,221 miles
Since last MOT+4,422 miles
PASS
Mileage67,799 miles
Since last MOT+9,810 miles
PASS
Mileage57,989 miles
Since last MOT+10,094 miles
PASS
Mileage47,895 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,895 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 ACV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKL — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KL52 ACV

What car is KL52 ACV?

KL52 ACV is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Northampton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KL52 ACV?

The last recorded mileage for KL52 ACV was 181,320 miles, recorded on 1 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KL52 ACV passed its MOT?

KL52 ACV has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2026.

Is KL52 ACV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KL52 ACV 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 KL52 ACV?

KL52 ACV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.