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KV52 ULT

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 193,106 miles on the clock, averaging 8,144 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for KV52 ULT

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,106
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,144

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading193,106 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,144
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV52 ULT 55k90k124k159k193k '06'23'15

Check KV52 ULT

Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,106 miles
Since last MOT+3,390 miles
PASS
Mileage189,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,716 miles
Since last MOT+506 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,210 miles
Since last MOT+26,076 miles
PASS
Mileage163,134 miles
Since last MOT+1,400 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,734 miles
Since last MOT+5,440 miles
PASS
Mileage156,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,294 miles
Since last MOT+9,887 miles
PASS
Mileage146,407 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,362 miles
Since last MOT+6,148 miles
PASS
Mileage140,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,214 miles
Since last MOT+6,285 miles
PASS
Mileage133,929 miles
Since last MOT+7,164 miles
PASS
Mileage126,765 miles
Since last MOT+6,929 miles
PASS
Mileage119,836 miles
Since last MOT+9,164 miles
PASS
Mileage110,672 miles
Since last MOT+9,091 miles
PASS
Mileage101,581 miles
Since last MOT+9,565 miles
PASS
Mileage92,016 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,012 miles
Since last MOT+13,043 miles
PASS
Mileage78,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,969 miles
Since last MOT+9,394 miles
PASS
Mileage69,575 miles
Since last MOT+515 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,060 miles
Since last MOT+13,728 miles
PASS
Mileage55,332 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 ULT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
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 ULT

What car is KV52 ULT?

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

What is the mileage of KV52 ULT?

The last recorded mileage for KV52 ULT was 193,106 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV52 ULT passed its MOT?

KV52 ULT has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2023.

Is KV52 ULT ULEZ compliant?

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

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