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GN52 YGH

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 173,601 miles on the clock, averaging 9,602 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 YGH

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,601
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,602

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 reading173,601 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,602
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GN52 YGH 46k78k110k142k174k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,601 miles
Since last MOT+11,354 miles
PASS
Mileage162,247 miles
Since last MOT+9,393 miles
PASS
Mileage152,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,854 miles
Since last MOT+8,040 miles
PASS
Mileage144,814 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,803 miles
Since last MOT+1,031 miles
PASS
Mileage143,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,772 miles
Since last MOT+5,920 miles
PASS
Mileage137,852 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,739 miles
Since last MOT+4,830 miles
PASS
Mileage132,909 miles
Since last MOT+5,679 miles
PASS
Mileage127,230 miles
Since last MOT+6,983 miles
PASS
Mileage120,247 miles
Since last MOT+5,992 miles
PASS
Mileage114,255 miles
Since last MOT+6,297 miles
PASS
Mileage107,958 miles
Since last MOT+24,931 miles
PASS
Mileage83,027 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,940 miles
Since last MOT+20,201 miles
PASS
Mileage62,739 miles
Since last MOT+16,493 miles
PASS
Mileage46,246 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 YGH
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 YGH

What car is GN52 YGH?

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

What is the mileage of GN52 YGH?

The last recorded mileage for GN52 YGH was 173,601 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GN52 YGH passed its MOT?

GN52 YGH has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2020.

Is GN52 YGH ULEZ compliant?

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

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