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GN52 XJE

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 139,274 miles on the clock, averaging 7,164 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 XJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,274
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,164

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading139,274 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,164
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GN52 XJE 22k51k81k110k139k '05'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,274 miles
Since last MOT+10,659 miles
PASS
Mileage128,615 miles
Since last MOT+10,501 miles
PASS
Mileage118,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,114 miles
Since last MOT+8,436 miles
PASS
Mileage109,678 miles
Since last MOT+2,856 miles
PASS
Mileage106,822 miles
Since last MOT+7,700 miles
PASS
Mileage99,122 miles
Since last MOT+7,122 miles
PASS
Mileage92,000 miles
Since last MOT+6,066 miles
PASS
Mileage85,934 miles
Since last MOT+7,082 miles
PASS
Mileage78,852 miles
Since last MOT+6,947 miles
PASS
Mileage71,905 miles
Since last MOT+6,944 miles
PASS
Mileage64,961 miles
Since last MOT+7,862 miles
PASS
Mileage57,099 miles
Since last MOT+7,069 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+9,517 miles
PASS
Mileage40,513 miles
Since last MOT+6,329 miles
PASS
Mileage34,184 miles
Since last MOT+4,937 miles
PASS
Mileage29,247 miles
Since last MOT+7,405 miles
PASS
Mileage21,842 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 XJE
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 XJE

What car is GN52 XJE?

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

What is the mileage of GN52 XJE?

The last recorded mileage for GN52 XJE was 139,274 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GN52 XJE passed its MOT?

GN52 XJE has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2022.

Is GN52 XJE ULEZ compliant?

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

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