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LN52 OFR

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 156,417 miles on the clock, averaging 6,535 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LN52 OFR

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,417
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,535

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading156,417 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,411
Average per year6,535
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LN52 OFR 23k57k90k123k156k '05'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage156,417 miles
Since last MOT+15,411 miles
PASS
Mileage141,006 miles
Since last MOT+1,717 miles
PASS
Mileage139,289 miles
Since last MOT+412 miles
PASS
Mileage138,877 miles
Since last MOT+1,540 miles
PASS
Mileage137,337 miles
Since last MOT+2,750 miles
PASS
Mileage134,587 miles
Since last MOT+6,298 miles
PASS
Mileage128,289 miles
Since last MOT+4,368 miles
PASS
Mileage123,921 miles
Since last MOT+4,844 miles
PASS
Mileage119,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,077 miles
Since last MOT+8,318 miles
PASS
Mileage110,759 miles
Since last MOT+9,627 miles
PASS
Mileage101,132 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,127 miles
Since last MOT+7,607 miles
PASS
Mileage93,520 miles
Since last MOT+8,081 miles
PASS
Mileage85,439 miles
Since last MOT+11,327 miles
PASS
Mileage74,112 miles
Since last MOT+8,069 miles
PASS
Mileage66,043 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,040 miles
Since last MOT+8,716 miles
PASS
Mileage57,324 miles
Since last MOT+9,013 miles
PASS
Mileage48,311 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,310 miles
Since last MOT+7,006 miles
PASS
Mileage41,304 miles
Since last MOT+8,406 miles
PASS
Mileage32,898 miles
Since last MOT+9,430 miles
PASS
Mileage23,468 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 OFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLN — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LN52 OFR

What car is LN52 OFR?

LN52 OFR is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2002.

What is the mileage of LN52 OFR?

The last recorded mileage for LN52 OFR was 156,417 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LN52 OFR passed its MOT?

LN52 OFR has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 6 Jan 2026.

Is LN52 OFR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LN52 OFR 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 LN52 OFR?

LN52 OFR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.