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KL52 VHJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 117,115 miles on the clock, averaging 5,215 miles per year, below 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 KL52 VHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,115
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,215

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,115 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,215
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KL52 VHJ 21k45k69k93k117k '05'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,115 miles
Since last MOT+1,320 miles
PASS
Mileage115,795 miles
Since last MOT+2,460 miles
PASS
Mileage113,335 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,330 miles
Since last MOT+5,552 miles
PASS
Mileage107,778 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,761 miles
Since last MOT+5,834 miles
PASS
Mileage101,927 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,927 miles
Since last MOT+7,102 miles
PASS
Mileage94,825 miles
Since last MOT+6,464 miles
PASS
Mileage88,361 miles
Since last MOT+3,071 miles
PASS
Mileage85,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,290 miles
Since last MOT+5,280 miles
PASS
Mileage80,010 miles
Since last MOT+6,264 miles
PASS
Mileage73,746 miles
Since last MOT+10,789 miles
PASS
Mileage62,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,957 miles
Since last MOT+8,847 miles
PASS
Mileage54,110 miles
Since last MOT+1,527 miles
PASS
Mileage52,583 miles
Since last MOT+3,699 miles
PASS
Mileage48,884 miles
Since last MOT+4,409 miles
PASS
Mileage44,475 miles
Since last MOT+5,282 miles
PASS
Mileage39,193 miles
Since last MOT+6,231 miles
PASS
Mileage32,962 miles
Since last MOT+5,547 miles
PASS
Mileage27,415 miles
Since last MOT+6,330 miles
PASS
Mileage21,085 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 VHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKL — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KL52 VHJ

What car is KL52 VHJ?

KL52 VHJ is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Northampton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KL52 VHJ?

The last recorded mileage for KL52 VHJ was 117,115 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KL52 VHJ passed its MOT?

KL52 VHJ has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2024.

Is KL52 VHJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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