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LC52 UEW

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 164,212 miles on the clock, averaging 7,843 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 UEW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
164,212
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
95%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,843

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading164,212 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,943
Average per year7,843
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC52 UEW 7k46k85k125k164k '05'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,212 miles
Since last MOT+13,943 miles
PASS
Mileage150,269 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,267 miles
Since last MOT+15,086 miles
PASS
Mileage135,181 miles
Since last MOT+8,180 miles
PASS
Mileage127,001 miles
Since last MOT+7,234 miles
PASS
Mileage119,767 miles
Since last MOT+8,455 miles
PASS
Mileage111,312 miles
Since last MOT+10,504 miles
PASS
Mileage100,808 miles
Since last MOT+10,354 miles
PASS
Mileage90,454 miles
Since last MOT+18,949 miles
PASS
Mileage71,505 miles
Since last MOT+38,022 miles
PASS
Mileage33,483 miles
PASS
Mileage37,697 miles
Since last MOT+5,541 miles
PASS
Mileage32,156 miles
Since last MOT+1,625 miles
PASS
Mileage30,531 miles
Since last MOT+2,574 miles
PASS
Mileage27,957 miles
Since last MOT+4,204 miles
PASS
Mileage23,753 miles
Since last MOT+673 miles
PASS
Mileage23,080 miles
Since last MOT+2,928 miles
PASS
Mileage20,152 miles
Since last MOT+2,778 miles
PASS
Mileage17,374 miles
Since last MOT+4,735 miles
PASS
Mileage12,639 miles
Since last MOT+3,388 miles
PASS
Mileage9,251 miles
Since last MOT+2,630 miles
PASS
Mileage6,621 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 UEW
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 UEW

What car is LC52 UEW?

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

What is the mileage of LC52 UEW?

The last recorded mileage for LC52 UEW was 164,212 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC52 UEW passed its MOT?

LC52 UEW has had 22 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (21 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Jan 2026.

Is LC52 UEW ULEZ compliant?

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

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