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LF52 OLJ

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 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 89,036 miles on the clock, averaging 3,294 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LF52 OLJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
89,036
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,294

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,036 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,294
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF52 OLJ 24k40k56k73k89k '06'26'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,036 miles
Since last MOT+768 miles
PASS
Mileage88,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,268 miles
Since last MOT+586 miles
PASS
Mileage87,682 miles
Since last MOT+2,964 miles
PASS
Mileage84,718 miles
Since last MOT+3,377 miles
PASS
Mileage81,341 miles
Since last MOT+2,706 miles
PASS
Mileage78,635 miles
Since last MOT+4,057 miles
PASS
Mileage74,578 miles
Since last MOT+4,821 miles
PASS
Mileage69,757 miles
Since last MOT+2,512 miles
PASS
Mileage67,245 miles
Since last MOT+4,879 miles
PASS
Mileage62,366 miles
Since last MOT+5,225 miles
PASS
Mileage57,141 miles
Since last MOT+7,424 miles
PASS
Mileage49,717 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,709 miles
Since last MOT+7,765 miles
PASS
Mileage41,944 miles
Since last MOT+7,009 miles
PASS
Mileage34,935 miles
Since last MOT+6,407 miles
PASS
Mileage28,528 miles
Since last MOT+4,701 miles
PASS
Mileage23,827 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

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

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About LF52 OLJ

What car is LF52 OLJ?

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

What is the mileage of LF52 OLJ?

The last recorded mileage for LF52 OLJ was 89,036 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF52 OLJ passed its MOT?

LF52 OLJ has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2026.

Is LF52 OLJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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