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LJ52 RHA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 105,350 miles on the clock, averaging 4,607 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for LJ52 RHA

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,350
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,607

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading105,350 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,671
Average per year4,607
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LJ52 RHA 47k62k76k91k105k '06'19'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage105,350 miles
Since last MOT+5,671 miles
PASS
Mileage99,679 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,675 miles
Since last MOT+6,753 miles
PASS
Mileage92,922 miles
Since last MOT+9,029 miles
PASS
Mileage83,893 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,893 miles
Since last MOT+6,259 miles
PASS
Mileage77,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,634 miles
Since last MOT+4,961 miles
PASS
Mileage72,673 miles
Since last MOT+6,894 miles
PASS
Mileage65,779 miles
Since last MOT+9,004 miles
PASS
Mileage56,775 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,739 miles
Since last MOT+9,526 miles
PASS
Mileage47,213 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 RHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLJ — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LJ52 RHA

What car is LJ52 RHA?

LJ52 RHA is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LJ52 RHA?

The last recorded mileage for LJ52 RHA was 105,350 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ52 RHA passed its MOT?

LJ52 RHA has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 23 Apr 2019.

Is LJ52 RHA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LJ52 RHA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LJ52 RHA?

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