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GF52 LUB

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 187,265 miles on the clock, averaging 8,361 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GF52 LUB

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,265
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,361

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading187,265 miles
Reading date
Miles last year42
Average per year8,361
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF52 LUB 35k73k111k149k187k '05'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,265 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,223 miles
Since last MOT+8,191 miles
PASS
Mileage179,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,032 miles
Since last MOT+10,511 miles
PASS
Mileage168,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,521 miles
Since last MOT+15,708 miles
PASS
Mileage152,813 miles
Since last MOT+7,832 miles
PASS
Mileage144,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,981 miles
Since last MOT+12,698 miles
PASS
Mileage132,283 miles
Since last MOT+16,657 miles
PASS
Mileage115,626 miles
Since last MOT+14,382 miles
PASS
Mileage101,244 miles
Since last MOT+6,382 miles
PASS
Mileage94,862 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,858 miles
Since last MOT+5,902 miles
PASS
Mileage88,956 miles
Since last MOT+6,237 miles
PASS
Mileage82,719 miles
Since last MOT+3,796 miles
PASS
Mileage78,923 miles
Since last MOT+4,543 miles
PASS
Mileage74,380 miles
Since last MOT+4,643 miles
PASS
Mileage69,737 miles
Since last MOT+5,542 miles
PASS
Mileage64,195 miles
Since last MOT+6,541 miles
PASS
Mileage57,654 miles
Since last MOT+7,688 miles
PASS
Mileage49,966 miles
Since last MOT+7,182 miles
PASS
Mileage42,784 miles
Since last MOT+7,697 miles
PASS
Mileage35,087 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

RegistrationGF52 LUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 LUB

What car is GF52 LUB?

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

What is the mileage of GF52 LUB?

The last recorded mileage for GF52 LUB was 187,265 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF52 LUB passed its MOT?

GF52 LUB has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2024.

Is GF52 LUB ULEZ compliant?

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

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