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LJ52 NYR

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 123,611 miles on the clock, averaging 10,765 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 NYR

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,611
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2005
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
10,765

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading123,611 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,096
Average per year10,765
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LJ52 NYR 21k46k72k98k124k '05'15'10

Check LJ52 NYR

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,611 miles
Since last MOT+6,096 miles
PASS
Mileage117,515 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,515 miles
Since last MOT+44,856 miles
PASS
Mileage72,659 miles
Since last MOT+8,387 miles
PASS
Mileage64,272 miles
Since last MOT+9,131 miles
PASS
Mileage55,141 miles
Since last MOT+8,314 miles
PASS
Mileage46,827 miles
Since last MOT+7,931 miles
PASS
Mileage38,896 miles
Since last MOT+7,332 miles
PASS
Mileage31,564 miles
Since last MOT+10,865 miles
PASS
Mileage20,699 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

RegistrationLJ52 NYR
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 NYR

What car is LJ52 NYR?

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

What is the mileage of LJ52 NYR?

The last recorded mileage for LJ52 NYR was 123,611 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ52 NYR passed its MOT?

LJ52 NYR has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Mar 2015.

Is LJ52 NYR ULEZ compliant?

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

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