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VU52 HKA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 12 (57% pass rate). It has 119,810 miles on the clock, averaging 5,065 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 VU52 HKA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
119,810
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,065

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,810 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,184
Average per year5,065
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VU52 HKA 21k45k70k95k120k '06'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,810 miles
Since last MOT+7,184 miles
PASS
Mileage112,626 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,619 miles
Since last MOT+9,364 miles
PASS
Mileage103,255 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,253 miles
Since last MOT+5,454 miles
PASS
Mileage97,799 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,797 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,790 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,755 miles
Since last MOT+6,767 miles
PASS
Mileage90,988 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,983 miles
Since last MOT+1,171 miles
PASS
Mileage89,812 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,808 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
PASS
Mileage89,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,800 miles
Since last MOT+7,499 miles
PASS
Mileage82,301 miles
Since last MOT+180 miles
PASS
Mileage82,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,121 miles
Since last MOT+6,320 miles
PASS
Mileage75,801 miles
Since last MOT+4,621 miles
PASS
Mileage71,180 miles
Since last MOT+6,552 miles
PASS
Mileage64,628 miles
Since last MOT+4,935 miles
PASS
Mileage59,693 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,593 miles
Since last MOT+7,206 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,387 miles
Since last MOT+8,565 miles
PASS
Mileage43,822 miles
Since last MOT+6,758 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,064 miles
Since last MOT+7,452 miles
PASS
Mileage29,612 miles
Since last MOT+8,923 miles
PASS
Mileage20,689 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

RegistrationVU52 HKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVU — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VU52 HKA

What car is VU52 HKA?

VU52 HKA is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VU52 HKA?

The last recorded mileage for VU52 HKA was 119,810 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VU52 HKA passed its MOT?

VU52 HKA has had 28 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (16 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2026.

Is VU52 HKA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VU52 HKA 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 VU52 HKA?

VU52 HKA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.