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KY52 WXV

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 142,628 miles on the clock, averaging 10,362 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 KY52 WXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,628
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,362

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,628 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,864
Average per year10,362
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KY52 WXV 60k80k101k122k143k '05'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,628 miles
Since last MOT+10,864 miles
PASS
Mileage131,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,764 miles
Since last MOT+9,720 miles
PASS
Mileage122,044 miles
Since last MOT+10,747 miles
PASS
Mileage111,297 miles
Since last MOT+9,953 miles
PASS
Mileage101,344 miles
Since last MOT+9,121 miles
PASS
Mileage92,223 miles
Since last MOT+10,531 miles
PASS
Mileage81,692 miles
Since last MOT+884 miles
PASS
Mileage80,808 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
PASS
Mileage80,798 miles
Since last MOT+6,319 miles
PASS
Mileage74,479 miles
Since last MOT+14,831 miles
PASS
Mileage59,648 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 WXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
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 WXV

What car is KY52 WXV?

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

What is the mileage of KY52 WXV?

The last recorded mileage for KY52 WXV was 142,628 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY52 WXV passed its MOT?

KY52 WXV has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Aug 2013.

Is KY52 WXV ULEZ compliant?

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

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