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GU52 KEK

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 180,379 miles on the clock, averaging 6,917 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 GU52 KEK

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,379
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,917

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 reading180,379 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,414
Average per year6,917
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU52 KEK 97k118k139k159k180k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage180,379 miles
Since last MOT+3,414 miles
PASS
Mileage176,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,965 miles
Since last MOT+7,271 miles
PASS
Mileage169,694 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,684 miles
Since last MOT+7,304 miles
PASS
Mileage162,380 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,389 miles
Since last MOT+7,010 miles
PASS
Mileage155,379 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,360 miles
Since last MOT+7,733 miles
PASS
Mileage147,627 miles
Since last MOT+5,540 miles
PASS
Mileage142,087 miles
Since last MOT+7,366 miles
PASS
Mileage134,721 miles
Since last MOT+9,135 miles
PASS
Mileage125,586 miles
Since last MOT+7,988 miles
PASS
Mileage117,598 miles
Since last MOT+12,866 miles
PASS
Mileage104,732 miles
Since last MOT+8,079 miles
PASS
Mileage96,653 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 KEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GU52 KEK

What car is GU52 KEK?

GU52 KEK is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GU52 KEK?

The last recorded mileage for GU52 KEK was 180,379 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU52 KEK passed its MOT?

GU52 KEK has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 7 Nov 2018.

Is GU52 KEK ULEZ compliant?

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

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