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GF52 XLX

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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). It has 231,209 miles on the clock, averaging 9,234 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 XLX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
231,209
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
9,234

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 reading231,209 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,234
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF52 XLX 46k92k138k185k231k '05'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage231,209 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage231,207 miles
Since last MOT+4,212 miles
PASS
Mileage226,995 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage226,982 miles
Since last MOT+5,772 miles
PASS
Mileage221,210 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage221,195 miles
Since last MOT+5,197 miles
PASS
Mileage215,998 miles
Since last MOT+4,336 miles
PASS
Mileage211,662 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage211,661 miles
Since last MOT+7,340 miles
PASS
Mileage204,321 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage204,308 miles
Since last MOT+6,805 miles
PASS
Mileage197,503 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,491 miles
Since last MOT+6,100 miles
PASS
Mileage191,391 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,381 miles
Since last MOT+6,738 miles
PASS
Mileage184,643 miles
Since last MOT+7,108 miles
PASS
Mileage177,535 miles
Since last MOT+4,554 miles
PASS
Mileage172,981 miles
Since last MOT+3,579 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,402 miles
Since last MOT+4,836 miles
PASS
Mileage164,566 miles
Since last MOT+4,893 miles
PASS
Mileage159,673 miles
Since last MOT+13,024 miles
PASS
Mileage146,649 miles
Since last MOT+16,403 miles
PASS
Mileage130,246 miles
Since last MOT+11,333 miles
PASS
Mileage118,913 miles
Since last MOT+137 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,776 miles
Since last MOT+17,563 miles
PASS
Mileage101,213 miles
Since last MOT+20,527 miles
PASS
Mileage80,686 miles
Since last MOT+16,240 miles
PASS
Mileage64,446 miles
Since last MOT+18,812 miles
PASS
Mileage45,634 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 XLX
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 XLX

What car is GF52 XLX?

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

What is the mileage of GF52 XLX?

The last recorded mileage for GF52 XLX was 231,209 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF52 XLX passed its MOT?

GF52 XLX has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2025.

Is GF52 XLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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