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KV52 SXW

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 240,625 miles on the clock, averaging 12,477 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 SXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
240,625
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
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
12,477

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 reading240,625 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year12,477
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV52 SXW 65k109k153k197k241k '05'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage240,625 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage240,618 miles
Since last MOT+11,995 miles
PASS
Mileage228,623 miles
Since last MOT+5,025 miles
PASS
Mileage223,598 miles
Since last MOT+122 miles
FAIL
Mileage223,476 miles
Since last MOT+6,031 miles
PASS
Mileage217,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage217,445 miles
Since last MOT+4,828 miles
PASS
Mileage212,617 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,580 miles
Since last MOT+5,384 miles
PASS
Mileage207,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage207,196 miles
Since last MOT+4,706 miles
PASS
Mileage202,490 miles
Since last MOT+17,181 miles
PASS
Mileage185,309 miles
Since last MOT+15,878 miles
PASS
Mileage169,431 miles
Since last MOT+11,505 miles
PASS
Mileage157,926 miles
Since last MOT+12,021 miles
PASS
Mileage145,905 miles
Since last MOT+19,586 miles
PASS
Mileage126,319 miles
Since last MOT+19,282 miles
PASS
Mileage107,037 miles
Since last MOT+20,585 miles
PASS
Mileage86,452 miles
Since last MOT+21,794 miles
PASS
Mileage64,658 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

RegistrationKV52 SXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKV — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KV52 SXW

What car is KV52 SXW?

KV52 SXW is a green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KV52 SXW?

The last recorded mileage for KV52 SXW was 240,625 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV52 SXW passed its MOT?

KV52 SXW has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2019.

Is KV52 SXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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