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GN52 KWV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 142,894 miles on the clock, averaging 7,385 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GN52 KWV

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,894
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,385

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading142,894 miles
Reading date
Miles last year263
Average per year7,385
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GN52 KWV 39k65k91k117k143k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,894 miles
Since last MOT+263 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,631 miles
Since last MOT+17,367 miles
PASS
Mileage125,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,264 miles
Since last MOT+11,037 miles
PASS
Mileage114,227 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,224 miles
Since last MOT+7,597 miles
PASS
Mileage106,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,627 miles
Since last MOT+3,481 miles
PASS
Mileage103,146 miles
Since last MOT+5,382 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,764 miles
Since last MOT+6,066 miles
PASS
Mileage91,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,698 miles
Since last MOT+5,230 miles
PASS
Mileage86,468 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,466 miles
Since last MOT+6,235 miles
PASS
Mileage80,231 miles
Since last MOT+6,935 miles
PASS
Mileage73,296 miles
Since last MOT+7,087 miles
PASS
Mileage66,209 miles
Since last MOT+8,251 miles
PASS
Mileage57,958 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,882 miles
Since last MOT+8,832 miles
PASS
Mileage49,050 miles
Since last MOT+10,283 miles
PASS
Mileage38,767 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 KWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGN — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GN52 KWV

What car is GN52 KWV?

GN52 KWV is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GN52 KWV?

The last recorded mileage for GN52 KWV was 142,894 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GN52 KWV passed its MOT?

GN52 KWV has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2020.

Is GN52 KWV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GN52 KWV 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 GN52 KWV?

GN52 KWV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.