Vehicle summary
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 218,091 miles on the clock, averaging 14,793 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 KV52 OTC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 218,091 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 25,543 |
| Average per year | 14,793 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | KV52 OTC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KV — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About KV52 OTC
What car is KV52 OTC?
KV52 OTC is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2002.
What is the mileage of KV52 OTC?
The last recorded mileage for KV52 OTC was 218,091 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KV52 OTC passed its MOT?
KV52 OTC has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 6 Feb 2017.
Is KV52 OTC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KV52 OTC 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 KV52 OTC?
KV52 OTC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.