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LC52 LYO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 144,502 miles on the clock, averaging 6,932 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 LYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,502
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,932

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading144,502 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,333
Average per year6,932
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC52 LYO 75k92k110k127k145k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,502 miles
Since last MOT+15,333 miles
PASS
Mileage129,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,169 miles
Since last MOT+3,337 miles
PASS
Mileage125,832 miles
Since last MOT+2,484 miles
PASS
Mileage123,348 miles
Since last MOT+2,706 miles
PASS
Mileage120,642 miles
Since last MOT+4,235 miles
PASS
Mileage116,407 miles
Since last MOT+4,355 miles
PASS
Mileage112,052 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,051 miles
Since last MOT+7,003 miles
PASS
Mileage105,048 miles
Since last MOT+8,881 miles
PASS
Mileage96,167 miles
Since last MOT+10,514 miles
PASS
Mileage85,653 miles
Since last MOT+10,976 miles
PASS
Mileage74,677 miles

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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

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

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About LC52 LYO

What car is LC52 LYO?

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

What is the mileage of LC52 LYO?

The last recorded mileage for LC52 LYO was 144,502 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC52 LYO passed its MOT?

LC52 LYO has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2017.

Is LC52 LYO ULEZ compliant?

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

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