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CU52 TGK

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 137,303 miles on the clock, averaging 6,001 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 CU52 TGK

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,303
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,001

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading137,303 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,001
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU52 TGK 37k62k87k112k137k '06'23'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,303 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,301 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
PASS
Mileage137,278 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,258 miles
Since last MOT+2,187 miles
PASS
Mileage135,071 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,071 miles
Since last MOT+9,612 miles
PASS
Mileage125,459 miles
Since last MOT+5,928 miles
PASS
Mileage119,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,531 miles
Since last MOT+5,842 miles
PASS
Mileage113,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,689 miles
Since last MOT+8,849 miles
PASS
Mileage104,840 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,552 miles
Since last MOT+48,819 miles
PASS
Mileage91,733 miles
Since last MOT+5,589 miles
PASS
Mileage86,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,144 miles
Since last MOT+8,983 miles
PASS
Mileage77,161 miles
Since last MOT+12,122 miles
PASS
Mileage65,039 miles
Since last MOT+14,401 miles
PASS
Mileage50,638 miles
Since last MOT+13,612 miles
PASS
Mileage37,026 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 TGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About CU52 TGK

What car is CU52 TGK?

CU52 TGK is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Swansea in 2002.

What is the mileage of CU52 TGK?

The last recorded mileage for CU52 TGK was 137,303 miles, recorded on 18 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU52 TGK passed its MOT?

CU52 TGK has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2023.

Is CU52 TGK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU52 TGK 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 CU52 TGK?

CU52 TGK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.