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VW52 LAW

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1781cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 186,001 miles on the clock, averaging 6,800 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for VW52 LAW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
186,001
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,800

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading186,001 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,192
Average per year6,800
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VW52 LAW 50k84k118k152k186k '05'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,001 miles
Since last MOT+6,192 miles
PASS
Mileage179,809 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,809 miles
Since last MOT+5,953 miles
PASS
Mileage173,856 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,854 miles
Since last MOT+6,593 miles
PASS
Mileage167,261 miles
Since last MOT+5,156 miles
PASS
Mileage162,105 miles
Since last MOT+6,113 miles
PASS
Mileage155,992 miles
Since last MOT+4,834 miles
PASS
Mileage151,158 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,030 miles
Since last MOT+6,328 miles
PASS
Mileage144,702 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,701 miles
Since last MOT+7,870 miles
PASS
Mileage136,831 miles
Since last MOT+9,546 miles
PASS
Mileage127,285 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,284 miles
Since last MOT+14,815 miles
PASS
Mileage112,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,469 miles
Since last MOT+4,960 miles
PASS
Mileage107,509 miles
Since last MOT+3,692 miles
PASS
Mileage103,817 miles
Since last MOT+4,432 miles
PASS
Mileage99,385 miles
Since last MOT+4,816 miles
PASS
Mileage94,569 miles
Since last MOT+6,808 miles
PASS
Mileage87,761 miles
Since last MOT+10,805 miles
PASS
Mileage76,956 miles
Since last MOT+11,208 miles
PASS
Mileage65,748 miles
Since last MOT+15,844 miles
PASS
Mileage49,904 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW52 LAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVW — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VW52 LAW

What car is VW52 LAW?

VW52 LAW is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VW52 LAW?

The last recorded mileage for VW52 LAW was 186,001 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VW52 LAW passed its MOT?

VW52 LAW has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2025.

Is VW52 LAW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VW52 LAW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VW52 LAW?

VW52 LAW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.