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GV52 FZE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 83,726 miles on the clock, averaging 2,522 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for GV52 FZE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
83,726
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
2,522

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

Low mileage
Latest reading83,726 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,522
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV52 FZE 35k47k59k72k84k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,726 miles
Since last MOT+764 miles
PASS
Mileage82,962 miles
Since last MOT+853 miles
PASS
Mileage82,109 miles
Since last MOT+1,579 miles
PASS
Mileage80,530 miles
Since last MOT+1,024 miles
PASS
Mileage79,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,506 miles
Since last MOT+359 miles
PASS
Mileage79,147 miles
Since last MOT+354 miles
PASS
Mileage78,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,793 miles
Since last MOT+481 miles
PASS
Mileage78,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,312 miles
Since last MOT+5,564 miles
PASS
Mileage72,748 miles
Since last MOT+1,592 miles
PASS
Mileage71,156 miles
Since last MOT+2,334 miles
PASS
Mileage68,822 miles
Since last MOT+1,936 miles
PASS
Mileage66,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,886 miles
Since last MOT+1,422 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,464 miles
Since last MOT+1,617 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,847 miles
Since last MOT+5,377 miles
PASS
Mileage58,470 miles
Since last MOT+937 miles
PASS
Mileage57,533 miles
Since last MOT+5,513 miles
PASS
Mileage52,020 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,997 miles
Since last MOT+4,290 miles
PASS
Mileage47,707 miles
Since last MOT+6,558 miles
PASS
Mileage41,149 miles
Since last MOT+6,039 miles
PASS
Mileage35,110 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 FZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GV52 FZE

What car is GV52 FZE?

GV52 FZE is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GV52 FZE?

The last recorded mileage for GV52 FZE was 83,726 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV52 FZE passed its MOT?

GV52 FZE has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2026.

Is GV52 FZE ULEZ compliant?

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

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