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LJ52 UXE

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 232,578 miles on the clock, averaging 8,958 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LJ52 UXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
232,578
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
8,958

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading232,578 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,958
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LJ52 UXE 73k113k153k193k233k '06'24'17

Check LJ52 UXE

Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage232,578 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage232,577 miles
Since last MOT+5,599 miles
PASS
Mileage226,978 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage226,976 miles
Since last MOT+6,606 miles
PASS
Mileage220,370 miles
Since last MOT+309 miles
FAIL
Mileage220,061 miles
Since last MOT+9,310 miles
PASS
Mileage210,751 miles
Since last MOT+8,017 miles
PASS
Mileage202,734 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage202,731 miles
Since last MOT+14,291 miles
PASS
Mileage188,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,440 miles
Since last MOT+11,355 miles
PASS
Mileage177,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,085 miles
Since last MOT+7,735 miles
PASS
Mileage169,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,350 miles
Since last MOT+6,005 miles
PASS
Mileage163,345 miles
Since last MOT+6,253 miles
PASS
Mileage157,092 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,092 miles
Since last MOT+8,247 miles
PASS
Mileage148,845 miles
Since last MOT+10,876 miles
PASS
Mileage137,969 miles
Since last MOT+7,632 miles
PASS
Mileage130,337 miles
Since last MOT+9,232 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,105 miles
Since last MOT+12,135 miles
PASS
Mileage108,970 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,968 miles
Since last MOT+6,282 miles
PASS
Mileage102,686 miles
Since last MOT+12,891 miles
PASS
Mileage89,795 miles
Since last MOT+17,026 miles
PASS
Mileage72,769 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 UXE
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 UXE

What car is LJ52 UXE?

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

What is the mileage of LJ52 UXE?

The last recorded mileage for LJ52 UXE was 232,578 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ52 UXE passed its MOT?

LJ52 UXE has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2024.

Is LJ52 UXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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