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LA52 VLU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2324cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine2324cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 Petrol 2324cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 113,580 miles on the clock, averaging 4,739 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LA52 VLU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
113,580
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,739

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading113,580 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,739
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA52 VLU 21k44k67k91k114k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,580 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,580 miles
Since last MOT+3,918 miles
PASS
Mileage109,662 miles
Since last MOT+5,932 miles
PASS
Mileage103,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,730 miles
Since last MOT+8,318 miles
PASS
Mileage95,412 miles
Since last MOT+6,793 miles
PASS
Mileage88,619 miles
Since last MOT+7,202 miles
PASS
Mileage81,417 miles
Since last MOT+8,159 miles
PASS
Mileage73,258 miles
Since last MOT+8,412 miles
PASS
Mileage64,846 miles
Since last MOT+7,840 miles
PASS
Mileage57,006 miles
Since last MOT+1,562 miles
PASS
Mileage55,444 miles
Since last MOT+4,559 miles
PASS
Mileage50,885 miles
Since last MOT+2,138 miles
PASS
Mileage48,747 miles
Since last MOT+2,989 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,758 miles
Since last MOT+5,526 miles
PASS
Mileage40,232 miles
Since last MOT+5,770 miles
PASS
Mileage34,462 miles
Since last MOT+3,167 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,295 miles
Since last MOT+5,180 miles
PASS
Mileage26,115 miles
Since last MOT+4,739 miles
PASS
Mileage21,376 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 VLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2324cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LA52 VLU

What car is LA52 VLU?

LA52 VLU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2324cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LA52 VLU?

The last recorded mileage for LA52 VLU was 113,580 miles, recorded on 6 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA52 VLU passed its MOT?

LA52 VLU has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2026.

Is LA52 VLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA52 VLU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LA52 VLU?

LA52 VLU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.