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LB52 UVS

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 121,687 miles on the clock, averaging 6,088 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LB52 UVS

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,687
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,088

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,687 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,088
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB52 UVS 32k54k77k99k122k '05'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,687 miles
Since last MOT+285 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,402 miles
Since last MOT+10,149 miles
PASS
Mileage111,253 miles
Since last MOT+9,071 miles
PASS
Mileage102,182 miles
Since last MOT+5,713 miles
PASS
Mileage96,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,469 miles
Since last MOT+2,843 miles
PASS
Mileage93,626 miles
Since last MOT+2,056 miles
PASS
Mileage91,570 miles
Since last MOT+2,966 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,604 miles
Since last MOT+2,181 miles
PASS
Mileage86,423 miles
Since last MOT+2,919 miles
PASS
Mileage83,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,504 miles
Since last MOT+7,669 miles
PASS
Mileage75,835 miles
Since last MOT+5,896 miles
PASS
Mileage69,939 miles
Since last MOT+9,908 miles
PASS
Mileage60,031 miles
Since last MOT+13,092 miles
PASS
Mileage46,939 miles
Since last MOT+7,942 miles
PASS
Mileage38,997 miles
Since last MOT+7,149 miles
PASS
Mileage31,848 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 UVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LB52 UVS

What car is LB52 UVS?

LB52 UVS is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LB52 UVS?

The last recorded mileage for LB52 UVS was 121,687 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB52 UVS passed its MOT?

LB52 UVS has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2020.

Is LB52 UVS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB52 UVS 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 LB52 UVS?

LB52 UVS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.