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GN52 TPO

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 194,151 miles on the clock, averaging 5,802 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 TPO

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,151
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,802

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading194,151 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,802
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GN52 TPO 98k122k146k170k194k '05'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage194,151 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,150 miles
Since last MOT+4,524 miles
PASS
Mileage189,626 miles
Since last MOT+3,416 miles
PASS
Mileage186,210 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,207 miles
Since last MOT+8,256 miles
PASS
Mileage177,951 miles
Since last MOT+8,438 miles
PASS
Mileage169,513 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,511 miles
Since last MOT+7,532 miles
PASS
Mileage161,979 miles
Since last MOT+9,833 miles
PASS
Mileage152,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,146 miles
Since last MOT+10,586 miles
PASS
Mileage141,560 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,550 miles
Since last MOT+8,038 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,512 miles
Since last MOT+3,773 miles
PASS
Mileage129,739 miles
Since last MOT+6,951 miles
PASS
Mileage122,788 miles
Since last MOT+6,337 miles
PASS
Mileage116,451 miles
Since last MOT+7,075 miles
PASS
Mileage109,376 miles
Since last MOT+13,459 miles
PASS
Mileage95,917 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,917 miles
Since last MOT+12,675 miles
PASS
Mileage83,242 miles
PASS
Mileage130,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,166 miles
Since last MOT+32,347 miles
PASS
Mileage97,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,819 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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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 TPO
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 TPO

What car is GN52 TPO?

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

What is the mileage of GN52 TPO?

The last recorded mileage for GN52 TPO was 194,151 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GN52 TPO passed its MOT?

GN52 TPO has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2022.

Is GN52 TPO ULEZ compliant?

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

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