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EX52 GFU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 115,589 miles on the clock, averaging 6,485 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 EX52 GFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,589
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,485

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 reading115,589 miles
Reading date
Miles last year908
Average per year6,485
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX52 GFU 45k63k80k98k116k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,589 miles
Since last MOT+908 miles
PASS
Mileage114,681 miles
Since last MOT+2,327 miles
PASS
Mileage112,354 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,354 miles
Since last MOT+4,640 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,714 miles
Since last MOT+6,538 miles
PASS
Mileage101,176 miles
Since last MOT+7,318 miles
PASS
Mileage93,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,858 miles
Since last MOT+6,178 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,680 miles
Since last MOT+9,240 miles
PASS
Mileage78,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,440 miles
Since last MOT+8,689 miles
PASS
Mileage69,751 miles
Since last MOT+8,592 miles
PASS
Mileage61,159 miles
Since last MOT+9,091 miles
PASS
Mileage52,068 miles
Since last MOT+6,926 miles
PASS
Mileage45,142 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EX52 GFU

What car is EX52 GFU?

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

What is the mileage of EX52 GFU?

The last recorded mileage for EX52 GFU was 115,589 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX52 GFU passed its MOT?

EX52 GFU has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2017.

Is EX52 GFU ULEZ compliant?

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

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