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GF52 PWU

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 140,878 miles on the clock, averaging 9,337 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 PWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,878
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,337

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,878 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,109
Average per year9,337
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GF52 PWU 43k67k92k116k141k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,878 miles
Since last MOT+7,109 miles
PASS
Mileage133,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,769 miles
Since last MOT+7,073 miles
PASS
Mileage126,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,696 miles
Since last MOT+13,389 miles
PASS
Mileage113,307 miles
Since last MOT+11,508 miles
PASS
Mileage101,799 miles
Since last MOT+3,532 miles
PASS
Mileage98,267 miles
Since last MOT+8,690 miles
PASS
Mileage89,577 miles
Since last MOT+6,911 miles
PASS
Mileage82,666 miles
Since last MOT+7,576 miles
PASS
Mileage75,090 miles
Since last MOT+9,051 miles
PASS
Mileage66,039 miles
Since last MOT+11,438 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,601 miles
Since last MOT+11,992 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,609 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 PWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 PWU

What car is GF52 PWU?

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

What is the mileage of GF52 PWU?

The last recorded mileage for GF52 PWU was 140,878 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF52 PWU passed its MOT?

GF52 PWU has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Apr 2017.

Is GF52 PWU ULEZ compliant?

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

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