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KY52 TXP

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 131,947 miles on the clock, averaging 7,861 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 KY52 TXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,947
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,861

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading131,947 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,861
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KY52 TXP 24k51k78k105k132k '05'19'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,947 miles
Since last MOT+3,423 miles
PASS
Mileage128,524 miles
Since last MOT+143 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,381 miles
Since last MOT+4,359 miles
PASS
Mileage124,022 miles
Since last MOT+10,366 miles
PASS
Mileage113,656 miles
Since last MOT+5,007 miles
PASS
Mileage108,649 miles
Since last MOT+18,190 miles
PASS
Mileage90,459 miles
Since last MOT+11,852 miles
PASS
Mileage78,607 miles
Since last MOT+15,197 miles
PASS
Mileage63,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,410 miles
PASS
Mileage90,613 miles
Since last MOT+30,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,613 miles
Since last MOT+5,012 miles
PASS
Mileage55,601 miles
Since last MOT+6,581 miles
PASS
Mileage49,020 miles
Since last MOT+5,230 miles
PASS
Mileage43,790 miles
Since last MOT+7,040 miles
PASS
Mileage36,750 miles
Since last MOT+6,275 miles
PASS
Mileage30,475 miles
Since last MOT+6,856 miles
PASS
Mileage23,619 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

RegistrationKY52 TXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KY52 TXP

What car is KY52 TXP?

KY52 TXP is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KY52 TXP?

The last recorded mileage for KY52 TXP was 131,947 miles, recorded on 31 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY52 TXP passed its MOT?

KY52 TXP has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 May 2019.

Is KY52 TXP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY52 TXP 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 KY52 TXP?

KY52 TXP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.