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KM52 ULB

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 246,604 miles on the clock, averaging 11,187 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 KM52 ULB

MOT Status
Due date passed
246,604
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
11,187

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading246,604 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,232
Average per year11,187
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KM52 ULB 62k108k154k200k247k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage246,604 miles
Since last MOT+8,232 miles
PASS
Mileage238,372 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage238,360 miles
Since last MOT+6,790 miles
PASS
Mileage231,570 miles
Since last MOT+11,106 miles
PASS
Mileage220,464 miles
Since last MOT+4,263 miles
PASS
Mileage216,201 miles
Since last MOT+7,448 miles
PASS
Mileage208,753 miles
Since last MOT+6,061 miles
PASS
Mileage202,692 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage202,687 miles
Since last MOT+11,869 miles
PASS
Mileage190,818 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,800 miles
Since last MOT+13,051 miles
PASS
Mileage177,749 miles
Since last MOT+16,414 miles
PASS
Mileage161,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,335 miles
Since last MOT+20,115 miles
PASS
Mileage141,220 miles
Since last MOT+15,697 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,523 miles
Since last MOT+18,083 miles
PASS
Mileage107,440 miles
Since last MOT+14,347 miles
PASS
Mileage93,093 miles
Since last MOT+9,317 miles
PASS
Mileage83,776 miles
Since last MOT+11,461 miles
PASS
Mileage72,315 miles
Since last MOT+10,310 miles
PASS
Mileage62,005 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,005 miles

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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

RegistrationKM52 ULB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKM — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KM52 ULB

What car is KM52 ULB?

KM52 ULB is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KM52 ULB?

The last recorded mileage for KM52 ULB was 246,604 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM52 ULB passed its MOT?

KM52 ULB has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2022.

Is KM52 ULB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KM52 ULB 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 KM52 ULB?

KM52 ULB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.