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LF52 ODA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 198,860 miles on the clock, averaging 8,041 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 LF52 ODA

MOT Status
Due date passed
198,860
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,041

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading198,860 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,939
Average per year8,041
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF52 ODA 61k96k130k164k199k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,860 miles
Since last MOT+2,939 miles
PASS
Mileage195,921 miles
Since last MOT+4,792 miles
PASS
Mileage191,129 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,128 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
PASS
Mileage185,495 miles
Since last MOT+5,363 miles
PASS
Mileage180,132 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,132 miles
Since last MOT+6,640 miles
PASS
Mileage173,492 miles
Since last MOT+4,844 miles
PASS
Mileage168,648 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,644 miles
Since last MOT+5,957 miles
PASS
Mileage162,687 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,686 miles
Since last MOT+7,094 miles
PASS
Mileage155,592 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,592 miles
Since last MOT+7,413 miles
PASS
Mileage148,179 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,121 miles
Since last MOT+8,573 miles
PASS
Mileage139,548 miles
Since last MOT+8,415 miles
PASS
Mileage131,133 miles
Since last MOT+6,408 miles
PASS
Mileage124,725 miles
Since last MOT+7,206 miles
PASS
Mileage117,519 miles
Since last MOT+12,754 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,765 miles
Since last MOT+12,824 miles
PASS
Mileage91,941 miles
Since last MOT+18,066 miles
PASS
Mileage73,875 miles
Since last MOT+12,764 miles
PASS
Mileage61,111 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 ODA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLF — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LF52 ODA

What car is LF52 ODA?

LF52 ODA is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LF52 ODA?

The last recorded mileage for LF52 ODA was 198,860 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF52 ODA passed its MOT?

LF52 ODA has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2023.

Is LF52 ODA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LF52 ODA 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 LF52 ODA?

LF52 ODA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.