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GN52 NHJ

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 189,136 miles on the clock, averaging 12,222 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 GN52 NHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,136
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,222

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading189,136 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year12,222
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GN52 NHJ 30k70k110k149k189k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,136 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,128 miles
Since last MOT+17,943 miles
PASS
Mileage171,185 miles
Since last MOT+20,231 miles
PASS
Mileage150,954 miles
Since last MOT+14,973 miles
PASS
Mileage135,981 miles
Since last MOT+13,244 miles
PASS
Mileage122,737 miles
Since last MOT+8,086 miles
PASS
Mileage114,651 miles
Since last MOT+13,515 miles
PASS
Mileage101,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,136 miles
Since last MOT+13,197 miles
PASS
Mileage87,939 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,939 miles
Since last MOT+9,863 miles
PASS
Mileage78,076 miles
Since last MOT+12,168 miles
PASS
Mileage65,908 miles
Since last MOT+10,970 miles
PASS
Mileage54,938 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,937 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,913 miles
Since last MOT+16,529 miles
PASS
Mileage38,384 miles
Since last MOT+8,486 miles
PASS
Mileage29,898 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 NHJ
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 NHJ

What car is GN52 NHJ?

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

What is the mileage of GN52 NHJ?

The last recorded mileage for GN52 NHJ was 189,136 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GN52 NHJ passed its MOT?

GN52 NHJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2018.

Is GN52 NHJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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