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LC52 BNV

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 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 177,089 miles on the clock, averaging 5,439 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 LC52 BNV

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,089
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
5,439

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 reading177,089 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,660
Average per year5,439
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC52 BNV 95k115k136k156k177k '05'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,089 miles
Since last MOT+3,660 miles
PASS
Mileage173,429 miles
Since last MOT+10,277 miles
PASS
Mileage163,152 miles
Since last MOT+10,525 miles
PASS
Mileage152,627 miles
Since last MOT+8,404 miles
PASS
Mileage144,223 miles
Since last MOT+2,493 miles
PASS
Mileage141,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,730 miles
Since last MOT+2,046 miles
PASS
Mileage139,684 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,654 miles
Since last MOT+3,459 miles
PASS
Mileage136,195 miles
Since last MOT+3,243 miles
PASS
Mileage132,952 miles
Since last MOT+276 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,676 miles
Since last MOT+3,202 miles
PASS
Mileage129,474 miles
Since last MOT+2,892 miles
PASS
Mileage126,582 miles
Since last MOT+5,369 miles
PASS
Mileage121,213 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,198 miles
Since last MOT+10,143 miles
PASS
Mileage111,055 miles
Since last MOT+2,752 miles
PASS
Mileage108,303 miles
Since last MOT+13,764 miles
PASS
Mileage94,539 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

RegistrationLC52 BNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LC52 BNV

What car is LC52 BNV?

LC52 BNV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LC52 BNV?

The last recorded mileage for LC52 BNV was 177,089 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC52 BNV passed its MOT?

LC52 BNV has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2021.

Is LC52 BNV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC52 BNV 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 LC52 BNV?

LC52 BNV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.