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GU52 BRX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
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 1781cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 167,985 miles on the clock, averaging 5,646 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU52 BRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,985
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,646

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading167,985 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,579
Average per year5,646
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU52 BRX 82k103k125k146k168k '05'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,985 miles
Since last MOT+10,579 miles
PASS
Mileage157,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,406 miles
Since last MOT+5,016 miles
PASS
Mileage152,390 miles
Since last MOT+4,544 miles
PASS
Mileage147,846 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,767 miles
Since last MOT+3,319 miles
PASS
Mileage144,448 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,375 miles
Since last MOT+4,766 miles
PASS
Mileage139,609 miles
Since last MOT+2,814 miles
PASS
Mileage136,795 miles
Since last MOT+2,985 miles
PASS
Mileage133,810 miles
Since last MOT+2,277 miles
PASS
Mileage131,533 miles
Since last MOT+8,410 miles
PASS
Mileage123,123 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage116,331 miles
Since last MOT+9,010 miles
PASS
Mileage107,321 miles
Since last MOT+7,400 miles
PASS
Mileage99,921 miles
Since last MOT+5,832 miles
PASS
Mileage94,089 miles
Since last MOT+5,672 miles
PASS
Mileage88,417 miles
Since last MOT+6,853 miles
PASS
Mileage81,564 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 BRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GU52 BRX

What car is GU52 BRX?

GU52 BRX is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GU52 BRX?

The last recorded mileage for GU52 BRX was 167,985 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU52 BRX passed its MOT?

GU52 BRX has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2021.

Is GU52 BRX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU52 BRX 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 GU52 BRX?

GU52 BRX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.