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LM52 CVL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 212,175 miles on the clock, averaging 11,027 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LM52 CVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
212,175
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,027

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading212,175 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20
Average per year11,027
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 CVL 59k98k136k174k212k '05'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage212,175 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,155 miles
Since last MOT+28,899 miles
PASS
Mileage183,256 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,256 miles
Since last MOT+15,524 miles
PASS
Mileage167,732 miles
Since last MOT+11,073 miles
PASS
Mileage156,659 miles
Since last MOT+15,950 miles
PASS
Mileage140,709 miles
Since last MOT+10,668 miles
PASS
Mileage130,041 miles
Since last MOT+6,185 miles
PASS
Mileage123,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,856 miles
Since last MOT+6,718 miles
PASS
Mileage117,138 miles
Since last MOT+9,973 miles
PASS
Mileage107,165 miles
Since last MOT+10,694 miles
PASS
Mileage96,471 miles
Since last MOT+9,388 miles
PASS
Mileage87,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,083 miles
Since last MOT+7,064 miles
PASS
Mileage80,019 miles
Since last MOT+20,546 miles
PASS
Mileage59,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,473 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 CVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LM52 CVL

What car is LM52 CVL?

LM52 CVL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2002.

What is the mileage of LM52 CVL?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 CVL was 212,175 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 CVL passed its MOT?

LM52 CVL has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2019.

Is LM52 CVL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM52 CVL 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 LM52 CVL?

LM52 CVL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.