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LF52 OVD

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 157,314 miles on the clock, averaging 10,570 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LF52 OVD

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,314
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,570

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,314 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year10,570
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF52 OVD 30k62k94k125k157k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,314 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,313 miles
Since last MOT+6,894 miles
PASS
Mileage150,419 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,413 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,397 miles
Since last MOT+10,953 miles
PASS
Mileage139,444 miles
Since last MOT+8,670 miles
PASS
Mileage130,774 miles
Since last MOT+8,213 miles
PASS
Mileage122,561 miles
Since last MOT+12,098 miles
PASS
Mileage110,463 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,458 miles
Since last MOT+13,872 miles
PASS
Mileage96,586 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,576 miles
Since last MOT+14,891 miles
PASS
Mileage81,685 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,662 miles
Since last MOT+15,312 miles
PASS
Mileage66,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,350 miles
Since last MOT+10,733 miles
PASS
Mileage55,617 miles
Since last MOT+5,018 miles
PASS
Mileage50,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,599 miles
Since last MOT+11,346 miles
PASS
Mileage39,253 miles
Since last MOT+9,222 miles
PASS
Mileage30,031 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 OVD
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 OVD

What car is LF52 OVD?

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

What is the mileage of LF52 OVD?

The last recorded mileage for LF52 OVD was 157,314 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF52 OVD passed its MOT?

LF52 OVD has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2017.

Is LF52 OVD ULEZ compliant?

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

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