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LJ52 WDX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 119,138 miles on the clock, averaging 4,964 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 WDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,138
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,964

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading119,138 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,215
Average per year4,964
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LJ52 WDX 25k49k72k96k119k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,138 miles
Since last MOT+1,215 miles
PASS
Mileage117,923 miles
Since last MOT+1,370 miles
PASS
Mileage116,553 miles
Since last MOT+967 miles
PASS
Mileage115,586 miles
Since last MOT+839 miles
PASS
Mileage114,747 miles
Since last MOT+1,319 miles
PASS
Mileage113,428 miles
Since last MOT+1,433 miles
PASS
Mileage111,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,995 miles
Since last MOT+2,909 miles
PASS
Mileage109,086 miles
Since last MOT+5,579 miles
PASS
Mileage103,507 miles
Since last MOT+6,721 miles
PASS
Mileage96,786 miles
Since last MOT+6,486 miles
PASS
Mileage90,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,300 miles
Since last MOT+7,693 miles
PASS
Mileage82,607 miles
Since last MOT+5,936 miles
PASS
Mileage76,671 miles
Since last MOT+8,588 miles
PASS
Mileage68,083 miles
Since last MOT+8,013 miles
PASS
Mileage60,070 miles
Since last MOT+7,591 miles
PASS
Mileage52,479 miles
Since last MOT+6,009 miles
PASS
Mileage46,470 miles
Since last MOT+6,677 miles
PASS
Mileage39,793 miles
Since last MOT+6,884 miles
PASS
Mileage32,909 miles
Since last MOT+7,807 miles
PASS
Mileage25,102 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LJ52 WDX

What car is LJ52 WDX?

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

What is the mileage of LJ52 WDX?

The last recorded mileage for LJ52 WDX was 119,138 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ52 WDX passed its MOT?

LJ52 WDX has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2025.

Is LJ52 WDX ULEZ compliant?

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

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