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LS52 XSR

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 225,493 miles on the clock, averaging 10,670 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 LS52 XSR

MOT Status
Due date passed
225,493
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,670

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading225,493 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,731
Average per year10,670
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS52 XSR 24k75k125k175k225k '05'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage225,493 miles
Since last MOT+6,731 miles
PASS
Mileage218,762 miles
Since last MOT+9,717 miles
PASS
Mileage209,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage209,045 miles
Since last MOT+4,347 miles
PASS
Mileage204,698 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage204,692 miles
Since last MOT+3,565 miles
PASS
Mileage201,127 miles
Since last MOT+17,014 miles
PASS
Mileage184,113 miles
Since last MOT+11,933 miles
PASS
Mileage172,180 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,179 miles
Since last MOT+9,499 miles
PASS
Mileage162,680 miles
Since last MOT+11,851 miles
PASS
Mileage150,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,829 miles
Since last MOT+9,041 miles
PASS
Mileage141,788 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,744 miles
Since last MOT+11,154 miles
PASS
Mileage130,590 miles
Since last MOT+15,812 miles
PASS
Mileage114,778 miles
Since last MOT+14,141 miles
PASS
Mileage100,637 miles
Since last MOT+10,627 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,010 miles
Since last MOT+13,834 miles
PASS
Mileage76,176 miles
Since last MOT+13,556 miles
PASS
Mileage62,620 miles
Since last MOT+13,142 miles
PASS
Mileage49,478 miles
Since last MOT+25,176 miles
PASS
Mileage24,302 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 XSR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LS52 XSR

What car is LS52 XSR?

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

What is the mileage of LS52 XSR?

The last recorded mileage for LS52 XSR was 225,493 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS52 XSR passed its MOT?

LS52 XSR has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2024.

Is LS52 XSR ULEZ compliant?

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

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