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LJ52 RJO

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 155,399 miles on the clock, averaging 6,486 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LJ52 RJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,399
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,486

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading155,399 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,396
Average per year6,486
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LJ52 RJO 63k86k109k132k155k '05'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,399 miles
Since last MOT+1,396 miles
PASS
Mileage154,003 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,972 miles
Since last MOT+2,648 miles
PASS
Mileage151,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,324 miles
Since last MOT+3,897 miles
PASS
Mileage147,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,427 miles
Since last MOT+9,874 miles
PASS
Mileage137,553 miles
Since last MOT+126 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,427 miles
Since last MOT+11,191 miles
PASS
Mileage126,236 miles
Since last MOT+10,827 miles
PASS
Mileage115,409 miles
Since last MOT+11,994 miles
PASS
Mileage103,415 miles
Since last MOT+11,028 miles
PASS
Mileage92,387 miles
Since last MOT+14,310 miles
PASS
Mileage78,077 miles
PASS
Mileage105,895 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,895 miles
Since last MOT+11,618 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,277 miles
Since last MOT+9,777 miles
PASS
Mileage84,500 miles
Since last MOT+9,368 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,132 miles
Since last MOT+12,356 miles
PASS
Mileage62,776 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LJ52 RJO

What car is LJ52 RJO?

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

What is the mileage of LJ52 RJO?

The last recorded mileage for LJ52 RJO was 155,399 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ52 RJO passed its MOT?

LJ52 RJO has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2020.

Is LJ52 RJO ULEZ compliant?

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

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