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 Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 150,800 miles on the clock, averaging 10,212 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 GV52 DCZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 150,800 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 10,212 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV52 DCZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About GV52 DCZ
What car is GV52 DCZ?
GV52 DCZ is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GV52 DCZ?
The last recorded mileage for GV52 DCZ was 150,800 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV52 DCZ passed its MOT?
GV52 DCZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2017.
Is GV52 DCZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV52 DCZ 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 GV52 DCZ?
GV52 DCZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.