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GN52 VTC

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 228,153 miles on the clock, averaging 12,338 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 VTC

MOT Status
Due date passed
228,153
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,338

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 reading228,153 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,524
Average per year12,338
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GN52 VTC 77k114k152k190k228k '06'19'12

Check GN52 VTC

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage228,153 miles
Since last MOT+10,524 miles
PASS
Mileage217,629 miles
Since last MOT+10,979 miles
PASS
Mileage206,650 miles
Since last MOT+7,315 miles
PASS
Mileage199,335 miles
Since last MOT+8,402 miles
PASS
Mileage190,933 miles
Since last MOT+7,086 miles
PASS
Mileage183,847 miles
Since last MOT+11,951 miles
PASS
Mileage171,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,896 miles
Since last MOT+15,543 miles
PASS
Mileage156,353 miles
Since last MOT+15,507 miles
PASS
Mileage140,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,846 miles
Since last MOT+16,491 miles
PASS
Mileage124,355 miles
Since last MOT+14,087 miles
PASS
Mileage110,268 miles
Since last MOT+16,472 miles
PASS
Mileage93,796 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,796 miles
Since last MOT+17,204 miles
PASS
Mileage76,592 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

RegistrationGN52 VTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 VTC

What car is GN52 VTC?

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

What is the mileage of GN52 VTC?

The last recorded mileage for GN52 VTC was 228,153 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GN52 VTC passed its MOT?

GN52 VTC has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2019.

Is GN52 VTC ULEZ compliant?

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

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