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KV52 SZP

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 171,229 miles on the clock, averaging 7,235 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for KV52 SZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,229
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,235

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading171,229 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,454
Average per year7,235
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV52 SZP 37k71k104k138k171k '05'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,229 miles
Since last MOT+13,454 miles
PASS
Mileage157,775 miles
Since last MOT+9,336 miles
PASS
Mileage148,439 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,394 miles
Since last MOT+20,515 miles
PASS
Mileage127,879 miles
Since last MOT+196 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,683 miles
Since last MOT+18,413 miles
PASS
Mileage109,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,270 miles
Since last MOT+9,736 miles
PASS
Mileage99,534 miles
Since last MOT+10,159 miles
PASS
Mileage89,375 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage85,644 miles
Since last MOT+7,774 miles
PASS
Mileage77,870 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
PASS
Mileage72,237 miles
Since last MOT+4,207 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,030 miles
Since last MOT+9,219 miles
PASS
Mileage58,811 miles
Since last MOT+6,168 miles
PASS
Mileage52,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,643 miles
Since last MOT+3,913 miles
PASS
Mileage48,730 miles
Since last MOT+2,972 miles
PASS
Mileage45,758 miles
Since last MOT+5,591 miles
PASS
Mileage40,167 miles
Since last MOT+2,896 miles
PASS
Mileage37,271 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

RegistrationKV52 SZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 SZP

What car is KV52 SZP?

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

What is the mileage of KV52 SZP?

The last recorded mileage for KV52 SZP was 171,229 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV52 SZP passed its MOT?

KV52 SZP has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2024.

Is KV52 SZP ULEZ compliant?

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

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