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GV52 AOO

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 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 150,743 miles on the clock, averaging 7,133 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 GV52 AOO

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,743
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,133

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 reading150,743 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,131
Average per year7,133
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV52 AOO 75k94k113k132k151k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,743 miles
Since last MOT+2,131 miles
PASS
Mileage148,612 miles
Since last MOT+14,338 miles
PASS
Mileage134,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,274 miles
Since last MOT+6,097 miles
PASS
Mileage128,177 miles
Since last MOT+9,632 miles
PASS
Mileage118,545 miles
PASS
Mileage212,880 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,875 miles
Since last MOT+18,226 miles
PASS
Mileage194,649 miles
Since last MOT+19,863 miles
PASS
Mileage174,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,786 miles
Since last MOT+28,078 miles
PASS
Mileage146,708 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,708 miles
Since last MOT+26,481 miles
PASS
Mileage120,227 miles
Since last MOT+21,426 miles
PASS
Mileage98,801 miles
Since last MOT+23,646 miles
PASS
Mileage75,155 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

RegistrationGV52 AOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GV52 AOO

What car is GV52 AOO?

GV52 AOO is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GV52 AOO?

The last recorded mileage for GV52 AOO was 150,743 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV52 AOO passed its MOT?

GV52 AOO has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2016.

Is GV52 AOO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV52 AOO 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 GV52 AOO?

GV52 AOO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.