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BN52 JGZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 137,795 miles on the clock, averaging 6,118 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for BN52 JGZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
137,795
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,118

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 reading137,795 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year6,118
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN52 JGZ 19k49k79k108k138k '06'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,795 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,782 miles
Since last MOT+2,815 miles
PASS
Mileage134,967 miles
Since last MOT+1,270 miles
PASS
Mileage133,697 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,691 miles
Since last MOT+1,306 miles
PASS
Mileage132,385 miles
Since last MOT+2,968 miles
PASS
Mileage129,417 miles
Since last MOT+3,174 miles
PASS
Mileage126,243 miles
Since last MOT+5,037 miles
PASS
Mileage121,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,206 miles
Since last MOT+3,398 miles
PASS
Mileage117,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,808 miles
Since last MOT+7,390 miles
PASS
Mileage110,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,418 miles
Since last MOT+14,001 miles
PASS
Mileage96,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,417 miles
Since last MOT+13,560 miles
PASS
Mileage82,857 miles
Since last MOT+9,770 miles
PASS
Mileage73,087 miles
Since last MOT+7,658 miles
PASS
Mileage65,429 miles
Since last MOT+4,287 miles
PASS
Mileage61,142 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,142 miles
Since last MOT+8,863 miles
PASS
Mileage52,279 miles
Since last MOT+18,360 miles
PASS
Mileage33,919 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,919 miles
Since last MOT+9,293 miles
PASS
Mileage24,626 miles
Since last MOT+5,202 miles
PASS
Mileage19,424 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 JGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BN52 JGZ

What car is BN52 JGZ?

BN52 JGZ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BN52 JGZ?

The last recorded mileage for BN52 JGZ was 137,795 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN52 JGZ passed its MOT?

BN52 JGZ has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2026.

Is BN52 JGZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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