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BN52 GMY

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 171,203 miles on the clock, averaging 11,445 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for BN52 GMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,203
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
11,445

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,203 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,201
Average per year11,445
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN52 GMY 46k77k109k140k171k '05'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,203 miles
Since last MOT+5,201 miles
PASS
Mileage166,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,002 miles
Since last MOT+7,507 miles
PASS
Mileage158,495 miles
Since last MOT+10,175 miles
PASS
Mileage148,320 miles
Since last MOT+9,229 miles
PASS
Mileage139,091 miles
Since last MOT+9,104 miles
PASS
Mileage129,987 miles
Since last MOT+7,288 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,699 miles
Since last MOT+18,705 miles
PASS
Mileage103,994 miles
Since last MOT+14,589 miles
PASS
Mileage89,405 miles
Since last MOT+14,920 miles
PASS
Mileage74,485 miles
Since last MOT+18,151 miles
PASS
Mileage56,334 miles
Since last MOT+10,146 miles
PASS
Mileage46,188 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 GMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BN52 GMY

What car is BN52 GMY?

BN52 GMY is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BN52 GMY?

The last recorded mileage for BN52 GMY was 171,203 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN52 GMY passed its MOT?

BN52 GMY has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2016.

Is BN52 GMY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN52 GMY 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 BN52 GMY?

BN52 GMY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.