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GN52 UPV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 147,022 miles on the clock, averaging 9,621 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for GN52 UPV

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,022
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,621

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 reading147,022 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,317
Average per year9,621
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GN52 UPV 24k55k86k116k147k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,022 miles
Since last MOT+8,317 miles
PASS
Mileage138,705 miles
Since last MOT+8,279 miles
PASS
Mileage130,426 miles
Since last MOT+9,178 miles
PASS
Mileage121,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,248 miles
Since last MOT+13,600 miles
PASS
Mileage107,648 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,636 miles
Since last MOT+7,236 miles
PASS
Mileage100,400 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,398 miles
Since last MOT+16,205 miles
PASS
Mileage84,193 miles
Since last MOT+11,288 miles
PASS
Mileage72,905 miles
Since last MOT+12,536 miles
PASS
Mileage60,369 miles
Since last MOT+10,920 miles
PASS
Mileage49,449 miles
Since last MOT+7,521 miles
PASS
Mileage41,928 miles
Since last MOT+7,684 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,244 miles
Since last MOT+10,129 miles
PASS
Mileage24,115 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 UPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGN — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GN52 UPV

What car is GN52 UPV?

GN52 UPV is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GN52 UPV?

The last recorded mileage for GN52 UPV was 147,022 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GN52 UPV passed its MOT?

GN52 UPV has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2019.

Is GN52 UPV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GN52 UPV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GN52 UPV?

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