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KV52 ULR

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 8 (72% pass rate). It has 229,033 miles on the clock, averaging 9,433 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 ULR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
229,033
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
9,433

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 reading229,033 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,433
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV52 ULR 38k86k134k181k229k '05'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage229,033 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage229,031 miles
Since last MOT+8,389 miles
PASS
Mileage220,642 miles
Since last MOT+9,216 miles
PASS
Mileage211,426 miles
Since last MOT+10,704 miles
PASS
Mileage200,722 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,720 miles
Since last MOT+9,988 miles
PASS
Mileage190,732 miles
Since last MOT+6,586 miles
PASS
Mileage184,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,146 miles
Since last MOT+7,203 miles
PASS
Mileage176,943 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,942 miles
Since last MOT+16,799 miles
PASS
Mileage160,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,143 miles
Since last MOT+13,892 miles
PASS
Mileage146,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,251 miles
Since last MOT+15,491 miles
PASS
Mileage130,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,760 miles
Since last MOT+15,876 miles
PASS
Mileage114,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,884 miles
Since last MOT+14,687 miles
PASS
Mileage100,197 miles
Since last MOT+18,046 miles
PASS
Mileage82,151 miles
Since last MOT+5,119 miles
PASS
Mileage77,032 miles
Since last MOT+4,512 miles
PASS
Mileage72,520 miles
Since last MOT+4,468 miles
PASS
Mileage68,052 miles
Since last MOT+5,130 miles
PASS
Mileage62,922 miles
Since last MOT+6,806 miles
PASS
Mileage56,116 miles
Since last MOT+5,800 miles
PASS
Mileage50,316 miles
Since last MOT+6,020 miles
PASS
Mileage44,296 miles
Since last MOT+6,225 miles
PASS
Mileage38,071 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 ULR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 ULR

What car is KV52 ULR?

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

What is the mileage of KV52 ULR?

The last recorded mileage for KV52 ULR was 229,033 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV52 ULR passed its MOT?

KV52 ULR has had 29 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (21 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2026.

Is KV52 ULR ULEZ compliant?

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

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