Vehicle summary
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 186,155 miles on the clock, averaging 8,548 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 LC52 LWU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 186,155 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,548 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LC52 LWU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LC — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About LC52 LWU
What car is LC52 LWU?
LC52 LWU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.
What is the mileage of LC52 LWU?
The last recorded mileage for LC52 LWU was 186,155 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LC52 LWU passed its MOT?
LC52 LWU has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2022.
Is LC52 LWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC52 LWU 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 LWU?
LC52 LWU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.