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KN52 PYJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 191,792 miles on the clock, averaging 12,649 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 KN52 PYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,792
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
12,649

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading191,792 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year12,649
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KN52 PYJ 58k92k125k158k192k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage191,792 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,790 miles
Since last MOT+13,020 miles
PASS
Mileage178,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,770 miles
Since last MOT+20,468 miles
PASS
Mileage158,302 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,298 miles
Since last MOT+15,165 miles
PASS
Mileage143,133 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,125 miles
Since last MOT+3,276 miles
PASS
Mileage139,849 miles
Since last MOT+10,001 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,848 miles
Since last MOT+15,952 miles
PASS
Mileage113,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,896 miles
Since last MOT+10,236 miles
PASS
Mileage103,660 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,660 miles
Since last MOT+10,869 miles
PASS
Mileage92,791 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,790 miles
Since last MOT+8,728 miles
PASS
Mileage84,062 miles
Since last MOT+13,682 miles
PASS
Mileage70,380 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,375 miles
Since last MOT+12,058 miles
PASS
Mileage58,317 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

RegistrationKN52 PYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKN — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KN52 PYJ

What car is KN52 PYJ?

KN52 PYJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KN52 PYJ?

The last recorded mileage for KN52 PYJ was 191,792 miles, recorded on 27 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN52 PYJ passed its MOT?

KN52 PYJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 27 Jun 2016.

Is KN52 PYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KN52 PYJ 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 KN52 PYJ?

KN52 PYJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.