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LS52 MDK

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 172,761 miles on the clock, averaging 6,325 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 LS52 MDK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
172,761
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,325

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 reading172,761 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,684
Average per year6,325
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS52 MDK 49k80k111k142k173k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,761 miles
Since last MOT+7,684 miles
PASS
Mileage165,077 miles
Since last MOT+6,951 miles
PASS
Mileage158,126 miles
Since last MOT+6,880 miles
PASS
Mileage151,246 miles
Since last MOT+1,222 miles
PASS
Mileage150,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,024 miles
Since last MOT+1,029 miles
PASS
Mileage148,995 miles
Since last MOT+2,522 miles
PASS
Mileage146,473 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,471 miles
Since last MOT+2,548 miles
PASS
Mileage143,923 miles
Since last MOT+4,499 miles
PASS
Mileage139,424 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,424 miles
Since last MOT+4,969 miles
PASS
Mileage134,455 miles
Since last MOT+4,746 miles
PASS
Mileage129,709 miles
Since last MOT+5,928 miles
PASS
Mileage123,781 miles
Since last MOT+161 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,620 miles
Since last MOT+13,048 miles
PASS
Mileage110,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,572 miles
Since last MOT+11,123 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,449 miles
Since last MOT+10,663 miles
PASS
Mileage88,786 miles
Since last MOT+121 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,665 miles
Since last MOT+10,412 miles
PASS
Mileage78,253 miles
Since last MOT+8,771 miles
PASS
Mileage69,482 miles
Since last MOT+6,685 miles
PASS
Mileage62,797 miles
Since last MOT+5,092 miles
PASS
Mileage57,705 miles
Since last MOT+8,357 miles
PASS
Mileage49,348 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

RegistrationLS52 MDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LS52 MDK

What car is LS52 MDK?

LS52 MDK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2002.

What is the mileage of LS52 MDK?

The last recorded mileage for LS52 MDK was 172,761 miles, recorded on 8 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS52 MDK passed its MOT?

LS52 MDK has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2026.

Is LS52 MDK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS52 MDK 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 LS52 MDK?

LS52 MDK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.