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KV52 HWR

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 126,807 miles on the clock, averaging 5,838 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 KV52 HWR

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,807
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,838

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,807 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,838
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV52 HWR 40k62k83k105k127k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,807 miles
Since last MOT+3,666 miles
PASS
Mileage123,141 miles
Since last MOT+3,558 miles
PASS
Mileage119,583 miles
Since last MOT+4,047 miles
PASS
Mileage115,536 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,532 miles
Since last MOT+4,127 miles
PASS
Mileage111,405 miles
Since last MOT+7,095 miles
PASS
Mileage104,310 miles
Since last MOT+8,820 miles
PASS
Mileage95,490 miles
Since last MOT+5,532 miles
PASS
Mileage89,958 miles
Since last MOT+6,213 miles
PASS
Mileage83,745 miles
Since last MOT+6,129 miles
PASS
Mileage77,616 miles
Since last MOT+3,538 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,078 miles
Since last MOT+3,182 miles
PASS
Mileage70,896 miles
Since last MOT+2,879 miles
PASS
Mileage68,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,017 miles
Since last MOT+4,956 miles
PASS
Mileage63,061 miles
Since last MOT+10,977 miles
PASS
Mileage52,084 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,078 miles
Since last MOT+12,154 miles
PASS
Mileage39,924 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 HWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKV — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KV52 HWR

What car is KV52 HWR?

KV52 HWR is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KV52 HWR?

The last recorded mileage for KV52 HWR was 126,807 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV52 HWR passed its MOT?

KV52 HWR has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2021.

Is KV52 HWR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KV52 HWR 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 KV52 HWR?

KV52 HWR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.