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LR52 GAA

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 138,104 miles on the clock, averaging 5,194 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 LR52 GAA

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,104
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,194

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,104 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,590
Average per year5,194
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR52 GAA 59k79k98k118k138k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,104 miles
Since last MOT+1,590 miles
PASS
Mileage136,514 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,503 miles
Since last MOT+5,988 miles
PASS
Mileage130,515 miles
Since last MOT+4,859 miles
PASS
Mileage125,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,656 miles
Since last MOT+4,920 miles
PASS
Mileage120,736 miles
Since last MOT+3,432 miles
PASS
Mileage117,304 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,300 miles
Since last MOT+6,839 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,461 miles
Since last MOT+5,257 miles
PASS
Mileage105,204 miles
Since last MOT+3,192 miles
PASS
Mileage102,012 miles
Since last MOT+4,366 miles
PASS
Mileage97,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,646 miles
Since last MOT+44,143 miles
PASS
Mileage53,503 miles
PASS
Mileage87,376 miles
Since last MOT+7,889 miles
PASS
Mileage79,487 miles
Since last MOT+9,801 miles
PASS
Mileage69,686 miles
Since last MOT+10,977 miles
PASS
Mileage58,709 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 GAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LR52 GAA

What car is LR52 GAA?

LR52 GAA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2002.

What is the mileage of LR52 GAA?

The last recorded mileage for LR52 GAA was 138,104 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR52 GAA passed its MOT?

LR52 GAA has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2022.

Is LR52 GAA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR52 GAA 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 LR52 GAA?

LR52 GAA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.