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GF52 OWE

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 3 (57% pass rate). It has 85,179 miles on the clock, averaging 13,794 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 GF52 OWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,179
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2005
57%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
13,794

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading85,179 miles
Reading date
Miles last year236
Average per year13,794
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GF52 OWE 30k44k58k71k85k '05'09'07

Check GF52 OWE

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,179 miles
Since last MOT+236 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,943 miles
Since last MOT+13,167 miles
PASS
Mileage71,776 miles
Since last MOT+13,312 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,464 miles
Since last MOT+13,869 miles
PASS
Mileage44,595 miles
Since last MOT+404 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,191 miles
Since last MOT+14,121 miles
PASS
Mileage30,070 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 OWE
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 OWE

What car is GF52 OWE?

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

What is the mileage of GF52 OWE?

The last recorded mileage for GF52 OWE was 85,179 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF52 OWE passed its MOT?

GF52 OWE has had 7 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (4 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2009.

Is GF52 OWE ULEZ compliant?

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

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