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LJ52 HMC

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 120,297 miles on the clock, averaging 12,854 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 LJ52 HMC

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,297
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
12,854

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 reading120,297 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,854
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LJ52 HMC 17k43k69k95k120k '05'13'10

Check LJ52 HMC

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,297 miles
Since last MOT+12,802 miles
PASS
Mileage107,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,495 miles
Since last MOT+14,000 miles
PASS
Mileage93,495 miles
Since last MOT+19,864 miles
PASS
Mileage73,631 miles
Since last MOT+14,321 miles
PASS
Mileage59,310 miles
Since last MOT+7,511 miles
PASS
Mileage51,799 miles
Since last MOT+12,351 miles
PASS
Mileage39,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,448 miles
Since last MOT+13,671 miles
PASS
Mileage25,777 miles
Since last MOT+8,662 miles
PASS
Mileage17,115 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

RegistrationLJ52 HMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLJ — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LJ52 HMC

What car is LJ52 HMC?

LJ52 HMC is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LJ52 HMC?

The last recorded mileage for LJ52 HMC was 120,297 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ52 HMC passed its MOT?

LJ52 HMC has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2013.

Is LJ52 HMC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LJ52 HMC 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 LJ52 HMC?

LJ52 HMC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.