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LF52 YGH

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 255,459 miles on the clock, averaging 11,176 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 YGH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
255,459
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2005
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
11,176

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading255,459 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,468
Average per year11,176
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF52 YGH 29k86k142k199k255k '05'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage255,459 miles
Since last MOT+4,468 miles
PASS
Mileage250,991 miles
Since last MOT+5,523 miles
PASS
Mileage245,468 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage245,428 miles
Since last MOT+4,785 miles
PASS
Mileage240,643 miles
Since last MOT+2,631 miles
PASS
Mileage238,012 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage237,946 miles
Since last MOT+1,822 miles
PASS
Mileage236,124 miles
Since last MOT+1,516 miles
PASS
Mileage234,608 miles
Since last MOT+3,699 miles
PASS
Mileage230,909 miles
Since last MOT+4,331 miles
PASS
Mileage226,578 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage226,578 miles
Since last MOT+10,498 miles
PASS
Mileage216,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage216,080 miles
Since last MOT+15,382 miles
PASS
Mileage200,698 miles
Since last MOT+716 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,982 miles
Since last MOT+17,811 miles
PASS
Mileage182,171 miles
Since last MOT+20,471 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,700 miles
Since last MOT+27,558 miles
PASS
Mileage134,142 miles
Since last MOT+19,888 miles
PASS
Mileage114,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,254 miles
Since last MOT+9,044 miles
PASS
Mileage105,210 miles
Since last MOT+17,895 miles
PASS
Mileage87,315 miles
Since last MOT+14,744 miles
PASS
Mileage72,571 miles
Since last MOT+14,346 miles
PASS
Mileage58,225 miles
Since last MOT+12,485 miles
PASS
Mileage45,740 miles
Since last MOT+16,759 miles
PASS
Mileage28,981 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 YGH
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 YGH

What car is LF52 YGH?

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

What is the mileage of LF52 YGH?

The last recorded mileage for LF52 YGH was 255,459 miles, recorded on 2 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF52 YGH passed its MOT?

LF52 YGH has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Jan 2026.

Is LF52 YGH ULEZ compliant?

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

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