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GL52 FUT

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 147,781 miles on the clock, averaging 7,576 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 GL52 FUT

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,781
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,576

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 reading147,781 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,576
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL52 FUT 47k72k97k122k148k '05'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,781 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,780 miles
Since last MOT+5,007 miles
PASS
Mileage142,773 miles
Since last MOT+6,305 miles
PASS
Mileage136,468 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,467 miles
Since last MOT+7,958 miles
PASS
Mileage128,509 miles
Since last MOT+8,333 miles
PASS
Mileage120,176 miles
Since last MOT+540 miles
PASS
Mileage119,636 miles
Since last MOT+5,799 miles
PASS
Mileage113,837 miles
Since last MOT+8,486 miles
PASS
Mileage105,351 miles
Since last MOT+9,171 miles
PASS
Mileage96,180 miles
Since last MOT+11,052 miles
PASS
Mileage85,128 miles
Since last MOT+11,193 miles
PASS
Mileage73,935 miles
Since last MOT+11,020 miles
PASS
Mileage62,915 miles
Since last MOT+16,329 miles
PASS
Mileage46,586 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

RegistrationGL52 FUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GL52 FUT

What car is GL52 FUT?

GL52 FUT is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GL52 FUT?

The last recorded mileage for GL52 FUT was 147,781 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL52 FUT passed its MOT?

GL52 FUT has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Apr 2019.

Is GL52 FUT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL52 FUT 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 GL52 FUT?

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