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GD52 SNU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 146,950 miles on the clock, averaging 13,483 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 GD52 SNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,950
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
13,483

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,950 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,483
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GD52 SNU 27k57k87k117k147k '06'15'12

Check GD52 SNU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,950 miles
Since last MOT+23,946 miles
PASS
Mileage123,004 miles
Since last MOT+9,020 miles
PASS
Mileage113,984 miles
Since last MOT+8,669 miles
PASS
Mileage105,315 miles
Since last MOT+17,192 miles
PASS
Mileage88,123 miles
Since last MOT+25,747 miles
PASS
Mileage62,376 miles
Since last MOT+9,452 miles
PASS
Mileage52,924 miles
Since last MOT+19,495 miles
PASS
Mileage33,429 miles
Since last MOT+5,975 miles
PASS
Mileage27,454 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

RegistrationGD52 SNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGD — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GD52 SNU

What car is GD52 SNU?

GD52 SNU is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GD52 SNU?

The last recorded mileage for GD52 SNU was 146,950 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GD52 SNU passed its MOT?

GD52 SNU has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Aug 2015.

Is GD52 SNU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GD52 SNU 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 GD52 SNU?

GD52 SNU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.