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GL52 FUY

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 210,014 miles on the clock, averaging 10,261 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 GL52 FUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
210,014
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
10,261

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading210,014 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,391
Average per year10,261
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL52 FUY 33k77k122k166k210k '05'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage210,014 miles
Since last MOT+9,391 miles
PASS
Mileage200,623 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,589 miles
Since last MOT+16,637 miles
PASS
Mileage183,952 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,951 miles
Since last MOT+12,570 miles
PASS
Mileage171,381 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,362 miles
Since last MOT+16,337 miles
PASS
Mileage155,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,025 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,098 miles
Since last MOT+26,372 miles
PASS
Mileage128,726 miles
Since last MOT+539 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,187 miles
Since last MOT+21,150 miles
PASS
Mileage107,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,037 miles
Since last MOT+15,285 miles
PASS
Mileage91,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,752 miles
Since last MOT+13,970 miles
PASS
Mileage77,782 miles
Since last MOT+16,291 miles
PASS
Mileage61,491 miles
Since last MOT+4,050 miles
PASS
Mileage57,441 miles
Since last MOT+4,677 miles
PASS
Mileage52,764 miles
Since last MOT+4,558 miles
PASS
Mileage48,206 miles
Since last MOT+4,553 miles
PASS
Mileage43,653 miles
Since last MOT+4,920 miles
PASS
Mileage38,733 miles
Since last MOT+4,561 miles
PASS
Mileage34,172 miles
Since last MOT+1,162 miles
PASS
Mileage33,010 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 FUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
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 FUY

What car is GL52 FUY?

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

What is the mileage of GL52 FUY?

The last recorded mileage for GL52 FUY was 210,014 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL52 FUY passed its MOT?

GL52 FUY has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2023.

Is GL52 FUY ULEZ compliant?

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

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