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LJ52 YKP

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 111,534 miles on the clock, averaging 5,755 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 YKP

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,534
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,755

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,534 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,786
Average per year5,755
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LJ52 YKP 33k53k72k92k112k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,534 miles
Since last MOT+3,786 miles
PASS
Mileage107,748 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,747 miles
Since last MOT+7,890 miles
PASS
Mileage99,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,857 miles
Since last MOT+2,609 miles
PASS
Mileage97,248 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,246 miles
Since last MOT+122 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,124 miles
Since last MOT+8,679 miles
PASS
Mileage88,445 miles
Since last MOT+149 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,296 miles
Since last MOT+6,335 miles
PASS
Mileage81,961 miles
Since last MOT+7,030 miles
PASS
Mileage74,931 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,931 miles
Since last MOT+6,352 miles
PASS
Mileage68,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,579 miles
Since last MOT+5,039 miles
PASS
Mileage63,540 miles
Since last MOT+7,499 miles
PASS
Mileage56,041 miles
Since last MOT+12,336 miles
PASS
Mileage43,705 miles
Since last MOT+10,547 miles
PASS
Mileage33,158 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LJ52 YKP

What car is LJ52 YKP?

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

What is the mileage of LJ52 YKP?

The last recorded mileage for LJ52 YKP was 111,534 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ52 YKP passed its MOT?

LJ52 YKP has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2020.

Is LJ52 YKP ULEZ compliant?

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

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