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EX52 GEY

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 224,750 miles on the clock, averaging 9,738 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for EX52 GEY

MOT Status
Due date passed
224,750
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
9,738

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading224,750 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,738
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX52 GEY 40k86k132k178k225k '05'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage224,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage224,750 miles
Since last MOT+7,777 miles
PASS
Mileage216,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage216,973 miles
Since last MOT+3,286 miles
PASS
Mileage213,687 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage213,668 miles
Since last MOT+3,745 miles
PASS
Mileage209,923 miles
Since last MOT+4,227 miles
PASS
Mileage205,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage205,696 miles
Since last MOT+7,545 miles
PASS
Mileage198,151 miles
Since last MOT+520 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,631 miles
Since last MOT+9,542 miles
PASS
Mileage188,089 miles
Since last MOT+500 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,589 miles
Since last MOT+11,511 miles
PASS
Mileage176,078 miles
Since last MOT+14,884 miles
PASS
Mileage161,194 miles
Since last MOT+9,543 miles
PASS
Mileage151,651 miles
Since last MOT+11,848 miles
PASS
Mileage139,803 miles
Since last MOT+12,543 miles
PASS
Mileage127,260 miles
Since last MOT+9,529 miles
PASS
Mileage117,731 miles
Since last MOT+11,048 miles
PASS
Mileage106,683 miles
Since last MOT+12,214 miles
PASS
Mileage94,469 miles
Since last MOT+11,863 miles
PASS
Mileage82,606 miles
Since last MOT+12,866 miles
PASS
Mileage69,740 miles
Since last MOT+14,743 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,997 miles
Since last MOT+15,287 miles
PASS
Mileage39,710 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

RegistrationEX52 GEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EX52 GEY

What car is EX52 GEY?

EX52 GEY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EX52 GEY?

The last recorded mileage for EX52 GEY was 224,750 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX52 GEY passed its MOT?

EX52 GEY has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2024.

Is EX52 GEY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX52 GEY 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 EX52 GEY?

EX52 GEY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.