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LJ52 HND

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 15 and failing 12 (56% pass rate). It has 176,500 miles on the clock, averaging 10,377 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 HND

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,500
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2005
56%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
10,377

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 reading176,500 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,377
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LJ52 HND 44k77k110k143k177k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,500 miles
Since last MOT+20,292 miles
PASS
Mileage156,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,208 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,193 miles
Since last MOT+25,337 miles
PASS
Mileage130,856 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,849 miles
Since last MOT+10,423 miles
PASS
Mileage120,426 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,419 miles
Since last MOT+11,267 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,152 miles
Since last MOT+4,328 miles
PASS
Mileage104,824 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,746 miles
Since last MOT+4,807 miles
PASS
Mileage99,939 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,933 miles
Since last MOT+8,674 miles
PASS
Mileage91,259 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,257 miles
Since last MOT+6,690 miles
PASS
Mileage84,567 miles
Since last MOT+6,148 miles
PASS
Mileage78,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,419 miles
Since last MOT+8,760 miles
PASS
Mileage69,659 miles
Since last MOT+3,422 miles
PASS
Mileage66,237 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
PASS
Mileage66,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,205 miles
Since last MOT+5,165 miles
PASS
Mileage61,040 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage61,040 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,040 miles
Since last MOT+17,361 miles
PASS
Mileage43,679 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 HND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLJ — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LJ52 HND

What car is LJ52 HND?

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

What is the mileage of LJ52 HND?

The last recorded mileage for LJ52 HND was 176,500 miles, recorded on 27 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ52 HND passed its MOT?

LJ52 HND has had 27 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (15 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 27 Jun 2018.

Is LJ52 HND ULEZ compliant?

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

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