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GF52 JPU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 157,360 miles on the clock, averaging 7,067 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 GF52 JPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,360
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
7,067

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 reading157,360 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year7,067
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF52 JPU 25k58k91k124k157k '05'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,360 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,354 miles
Since last MOT+3,604 miles
PASS
Mileage153,750 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,742 miles
Since last MOT+3,178 miles
PASS
Mileage150,564 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,536 miles
Since last MOT+4,288 miles
PASS
Mileage146,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,248 miles
Since last MOT+3,970 miles
PASS
Mileage142,278 miles
Since last MOT+6,007 miles
PASS
Mileage136,271 miles
Since last MOT+6,169 miles
PASS
Mileage130,102 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,092 miles
Since last MOT+6,851 miles
PASS
Mileage123,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,241 miles
Since last MOT+6,778 miles
PASS
Mileage116,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,463 miles
Since last MOT+7,207 miles
PASS
Mileage109,256 miles
Since last MOT+8,130 miles
PASS
Mileage101,126 miles
Since last MOT+8,421 miles
PASS
Mileage92,705 miles
Since last MOT+8,853 miles
PASS
Mileage83,852 miles
Since last MOT+12,895 miles
PASS
Mileage70,957 miles
Since last MOT+313 miles
PASS
Mileage70,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,644 miles
Since last MOT+11,895 miles
PASS
Mileage58,749 miles
Since last MOT+9,738 miles
PASS
Mileage49,011 miles
Since last MOT+8,533 miles
PASS
Mileage40,478 miles
Since last MOT+7,372 miles
PASS
Mileage33,106 miles
Since last MOT+8,348 miles
PASS
Mileage24,758 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

RegistrationGF52 JPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GF52 JPU

What car is GF52 JPU?

GF52 JPU is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GF52 JPU?

The last recorded mileage for GF52 JPU was 157,360 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF52 JPU passed its MOT?

GF52 JPU has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2024.

Is GF52 JPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF52 JPU 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 GF52 JPU?

GF52 JPU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.