Vehicle summary
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 110,372 miles on the clock, averaging 10,273 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 LW52 CAO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 110,372 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,273 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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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
| Registration | LW52 CAO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LW — Sidcup, London |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About LW52 CAO
What car is LW52 CAO?
LW52 CAO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2002.
What is the mileage of LW52 CAO?
The last recorded mileage for LW52 CAO was 110,372 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LW52 CAO passed its MOT?
LW52 CAO has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2012.
Is LW52 CAO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LW52 CAO 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 LW52 CAO?
LW52 CAO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.