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LJ52 UXG

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 140,051 miles on the clock, averaging 6,411 miles per year, 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 UXG

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,051
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2005
61%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,411

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

Below average
Latest reading140,051 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,411
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LJ52 UXG 24k53k82k111k140k '05'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,051 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,049 miles
Since last MOT+8,364 miles
PASS
Mileage131,685 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,682 miles
Since last MOT+4,343 miles
PASS
Mileage127,339 miles
Since last MOT+7,119 miles
PASS
Mileage120,220 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,220 miles
Since last MOT+10,615 miles
PASS
Mileage109,605 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,604 miles
Since last MOT+6,138 miles
PASS
Mileage103,466 miles
Since last MOT+4,417 miles
PASS
Mileage99,049 miles
Since last MOT+5,676 miles
PASS
Mileage93,373 miles
Since last MOT+2,829 miles
PASS
Mileage90,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,544 miles
Since last MOT+2,187 miles
PASS
Mileage88,357 miles
Since last MOT+3,188 miles
PASS
Mileage85,169 miles
Since last MOT+7,354 miles
PASS
Mileage77,815 miles
Since last MOT+4,604 miles
PASS
Mileage73,211 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,209 miles
Since last MOT+5,708 miles
PASS
Mileage67,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,501 miles
Since last MOT+8,009 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,492 miles
Since last MOT+6,710 miles
PASS
Mileage52,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,782 miles
Since last MOT+6,984 miles
PASS
Mileage45,798 miles
Since last MOT+9,192 miles
PASS
Mileage36,606 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,606 miles
Since last MOT+12,748 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,858 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 UXG
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 UXG

What car is LJ52 UXG?

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

What is the mileage of LJ52 UXG?

The last recorded mileage for LJ52 UXG was 140,051 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ52 UXG passed its MOT?

LJ52 UXG has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2023.

Is LJ52 UXG ULEZ compliant?

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

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