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WJ52 XMH

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 186,560 miles on the clock, averaging 8,724 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for WJ52 XMH

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,560
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
8,724

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading186,560 miles
Reading date
Miles last year158
Average per year8,724
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WJ52 XMH 35k73k111k149k187k '05'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,560 miles
Since last MOT+158 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,402 miles
Since last MOT+7,003 miles
PASS
Mileage179,399 miles
Since last MOT+7,378 miles
PASS
Mileage172,021 miles
Since last MOT+405 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,616 miles
Since last MOT+5,321 miles
PASS
Mileage166,295 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,295 miles
Since last MOT+7,093 miles
PASS
Mileage159,202 miles
Since last MOT+228 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,974 miles
Since last MOT+7,118 miles
PASS
Mileage151,856 miles
Since last MOT+7,575 miles
PASS
Mileage144,281 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,264 miles
Since last MOT+7,689 miles
PASS
Mileage136,575 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,569 miles
Since last MOT+9,088 miles
PASS
Mileage127,481 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,477 miles
Since last MOT+7,997 miles
PASS
Mileage119,480 miles
Since last MOT+8,892 miles
PASS
Mileage110,588 miles
Since last MOT+10,480 miles
PASS
Mileage100,108 miles
Since last MOT+9,243 miles
PASS
Mileage90,865 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,863 miles
Since last MOT+10,525 miles
PASS
Mileage80,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,338 miles
Since last MOT+5,589 miles
PASS
Mileage74,749 miles
Since last MOT+12,863 miles
PASS
Mileage61,886 miles
Since last MOT+13,571 miles
PASS
Mileage48,315 miles
Since last MOT+13,692 miles
PASS
Mileage34,623 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

RegistrationWJ52 XMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWJ — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WJ52 XMH

What car is WJ52 XMH?

WJ52 XMH is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2002.

What is the mileage of WJ52 XMH?

The last recorded mileage for WJ52 XMH was 186,560 miles, recorded on 15 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WJ52 XMH passed its MOT?

WJ52 XMH has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2023.

Is WJ52 XMH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WJ52 XMH 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 WJ52 XMH?

WJ52 XMH is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.