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GN52 VTO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 19 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 183,595 miles on the clock, averaging 7,008 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 VTO

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,595
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,008

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading183,595 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year7,008
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GN52 VTO 57k89k120k152k184k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,595 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,586 miles
Since last MOT+6,553 miles
PASS
Mileage177,033 miles
Since last MOT+5,345 miles
PASS
Mileage171,688 miles
Since last MOT+4,320 miles
PASS
Mileage167,368 miles
Since last MOT+5,661 miles
PASS
Mileage161,707 miles
Since last MOT+5,341 miles
PASS
Mileage156,366 miles
Since last MOT+6,225 miles
PASS
Mileage150,141 miles
Since last MOT+6,721 miles
PASS
Mileage143,420 miles
Since last MOT+8,306 miles
PASS
Mileage135,114 miles
Since last MOT+8,393 miles
PASS
Mileage126,721 miles
Since last MOT+10,691 miles
PASS
Mileage116,030 miles
Since last MOT+9,854 miles
PASS
Mileage106,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,176 miles
Since last MOT+5,587 miles
PASS
Mileage100,589 miles
Since last MOT+4,918 miles
PASS
Mileage95,671 miles
Since last MOT+6,021 miles
PASS
Mileage89,650 miles
Since last MOT+6,305 miles
PASS
Mileage83,345 miles
Since last MOT+6,168 miles
PASS
Mileage77,177 miles
Since last MOT+9,554 miles
PASS
Mileage67,623 miles
Since last MOT+10,585 miles
PASS
Mileage57,038 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 VTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
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 VTO

What car is GN52 VTO?

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

What is the mileage of GN52 VTO?

The last recorded mileage for GN52 VTO was 183,595 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GN52 VTO passed its MOT?

GN52 VTO has had 21 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (19 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2024.

Is GN52 VTO ULEZ compliant?

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

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