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LR52 GYG

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 183,099 miles on the clock, averaging 10,417 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 LR52 GYG

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,099
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,417

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading183,099 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,468
Average per year10,417
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR52 GYG 37k73k110k147k183k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,099 miles
Since last MOT+2,468 miles
PASS
Mileage180,631 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,618 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,615 miles
Since last MOT+3,931 miles
PASS
Mileage176,684 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,635 miles
Since last MOT+6,397 miles
PASS
Mileage170,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,238 miles
Since last MOT+4,855 miles
PASS
Mileage165,383 miles
Since last MOT+8,529 miles
PASS
Mileage156,854 miles
Since last MOT+8,097 miles
PASS
Mileage148,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,757 miles
Since last MOT+10,371 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,386 miles
Since last MOT+10,537 miles
PASS
Mileage127,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,849 miles
Since last MOT+10,260 miles
PASS
Mileage117,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,589 miles
Since last MOT+11,588 miles
PASS
Mileage106,001 miles
Since last MOT+15,104 miles
PASS
Mileage90,897 miles
Since last MOT+17,910 miles
PASS
Mileage72,987 miles
Since last MOT+18,348 miles
PASS
Mileage54,639 miles
Since last MOT+17,680 miles
PASS
Mileage36,959 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 GYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LR52 GYG

What car is LR52 GYG?

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

What is the mileage of LR52 GYG?

The last recorded mileage for LR52 GYG was 183,099 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR52 GYG passed its MOT?

LR52 GYG has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2019.

Is LR52 GYG ULEZ compliant?

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

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