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GL52 AWJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 Petrol 2792cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 155,387 miles on the clock, averaging 8,263 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for GL52 AWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,387
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,263

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading155,387 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,412
Average per year8,263
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL52 AWJ 36k66k96k126k155k '06'21'12

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,387 miles
Since last MOT+6,412 miles
PASS
Mileage148,975 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,932 miles
Since last MOT+8,340 miles
PASS
Mileage140,592 miles
Since last MOT+7,629 miles
PASS
Mileage132,963 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,951 miles
Since last MOT+8,499 miles
PASS
Mileage124,452 miles
Since last MOT+8,109 miles
PASS
Mileage116,343 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,338 miles
Since last MOT+9,058 miles
PASS
Mileage107,280 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,276 miles
Since last MOT+9,848 miles
PASS
Mileage97,428 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,423 miles
Since last MOT+7,197 miles
PASS
Mileage90,226 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,222 miles
Since last MOT+15,650 miles
PASS
Mileage74,572 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,494 miles
Since last MOT+11,989 miles
PASS
Mileage62,505 miles
Since last MOT+11,116 miles
PASS
Mileage51,389 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,389 miles
Since last MOT+12,413 miles
PASS
Mileage38,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage38,976 miles
Since last MOT+2,828 miles
PASS
Mileage36,148 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 AWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GL52 AWJ

What car is GL52 AWJ?

GL52 AWJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GL52 AWJ?

The last recorded mileage for GL52 AWJ was 155,387 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL52 AWJ passed its MOT?

GL52 AWJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2021.

Is GL52 AWJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL52 AWJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GL52 AWJ?

GL52 AWJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.