Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 141,973 miles on the clock, averaging 8,421 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for GU52 DRO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 141,973 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 21,493 |
| Average per year | 8,421 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GU52 DRO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GU — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About GU52 DRO
What car is GU52 DRO?
GU52 DRO is a green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GU52 DRO?
The last recorded mileage for GU52 DRO was 141,973 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU52 DRO passed its MOT?
GU52 DRO has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2017.
Is GU52 DRO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU52 DRO 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 GU52 DRO?
GU52 DRO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.