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LF52 VWN

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 160,140 miles on the clock, averaging 5,975 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 LF52 VWN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
160,140
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,975

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading160,140 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,044
Average per year5,975
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF52 VWN 43k72k102k131k160k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,140 miles
Since last MOT+10,044 miles
PASS
Mileage150,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,096 miles
Since last MOT+7,449 miles
PASS
Mileage142,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,647 miles
Since last MOT+11,328 miles
PASS
Mileage131,319 miles
Since last MOT+8,962 miles
PASS
Mileage122,357 miles
Since last MOT+4,328 miles
PASS
Mileage118,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,029 miles
Since last MOT+2,666 miles
PASS
Mileage115,363 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,363 miles
Since last MOT+6,613 miles
PASS
Mileage108,750 miles
Since last MOT+10,696 miles
PASS
Mileage98,054 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,052 miles
Since last MOT+13,377 miles
PASS
Mileage84,675 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,640 miles
Since last MOT+11,305 miles
PASS
Mileage73,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,335 miles
Since last MOT+2,701 miles
PASS
Mileage70,634 miles
Since last MOT+1,177 miles
PASS
Mileage69,457 miles
Since last MOT+1,916 miles
PASS
Mileage67,541 miles
Since last MOT+3,584 miles
PASS
Mileage63,957 miles
Since last MOT+3,260 miles
PASS
Mileage60,697 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,579 miles
Since last MOT+6,050 miles
PASS
Mileage54,529 miles
Since last MOT+11,249 miles
PASS
Mileage43,280 miles
Since last MOT+388 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage42,892 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

RegistrationLF52 VWN
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 VWN

What car is LF52 VWN?

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

What is the mileage of LF52 VWN?

The last recorded mileage for LF52 VWN was 160,140 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF52 VWN passed its MOT?

LF52 VWN has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2026.

Is LF52 VWN ULEZ compliant?

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

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