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LF52 VXR

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 169,203 miles on the clock, averaging 10,003 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 VXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,203
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,003

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading169,203 miles
Reading date
Miles last year381
Average per year10,003
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF52 VXR 76k99k123k146k169k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,203 miles
Since last MOT+381 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,822 miles
Since last MOT+1,079 miles
PASS
Mileage167,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,743 miles
Since last MOT+13,683 miles
PASS
Mileage154,060 miles
Since last MOT+5,470 miles
PASS
Mileage148,590 miles
Since last MOT+5,067 miles
PASS
Mileage143,523 miles
Since last MOT+16,315 miles
PASS
Mileage127,208 miles
Since last MOT+15,137 miles
PASS
Mileage112,071 miles
Since last MOT+9,841 miles
PASS
Mileage102,230 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,210 miles
Since last MOT+13,061 miles
PASS
Mileage89,149 miles
Since last MOT+13,275 miles
PASS
Mileage75,874 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 VXR
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 VXR

What car is LF52 VXR?

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

What is the mileage of LF52 VXR?

The last recorded mileage for LF52 VXR was 169,203 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF52 VXR passed its MOT?

LF52 VXR has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2016.

Is LF52 VXR ULEZ compliant?

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

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