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KY52 UBN

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 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 133,699 miles on the clock, averaging 8,471 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 UBN

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,699
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,471

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 reading133,699 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,839
Average per year8,471
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KY52 UBN 28k54k81k107k134k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,699 miles
Since last MOT+12,839 miles
PASS
Mileage120,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,860 miles
Since last MOT+4,387 miles
PASS
Mileage116,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,473 miles
Since last MOT+4,431 miles
PASS
Mileage112,042 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,041 miles
Since last MOT+4,964 miles
PASS
Mileage107,077 miles
Since last MOT+5,629 miles
PASS
Mileage101,448 miles
Since last MOT+8,860 miles
PASS
Mileage92,588 miles
Since last MOT+13,268 miles
PASS
Mileage79,320 miles
Since last MOT+3,346 miles
PASS
Mileage75,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,974 miles
Since last MOT+12,427 miles
PASS
Mileage63,547 miles
Since last MOT+9,530 miles
PASS
Mileage54,017 miles
Since last MOT+8,559 miles
PASS
Mileage45,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,458 miles
Since last MOT+9,343 miles
PASS
Mileage36,115 miles
Since last MOT+8,085 miles
PASS
Mileage28,030 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,030 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 UBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
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 UBN

What car is KY52 UBN?

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

What is the mileage of KY52 UBN?

The last recorded mileage for KY52 UBN was 133,699 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY52 UBN passed its MOT?

KY52 UBN has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2019.

Is KY52 UBN ULEZ compliant?

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

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