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GV52 KJZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 159,001 miles on the clock, averaging 6,666 miles per year, below 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 KJZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
159,001
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
6,666

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading159,001 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,666
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV52 KJZ 27k60k93k126k159k '06'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,001 miles
Since last MOT+12,196 miles
PASS
Mileage146,805 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,805 miles
Since last MOT+8,581 miles
PASS
Mileage138,224 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,219 miles
Since last MOT+6,927 miles
PASS
Mileage131,292 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,290 miles
Since last MOT+9,179 miles
PASS
Mileage122,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,111 miles
Since last MOT+10,209 miles
PASS
Mileage111,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,902 miles
Since last MOT+9,554 miles
PASS
Mileage102,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,348 miles
Since last MOT+10,235 miles
PASS
Mileage92,113 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,113 miles
Since last MOT+15,790 miles
PASS
Mileage76,323 miles
Since last MOT+10,007 miles
PASS
Mileage66,316 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,312 miles
Since last MOT+295 miles
PASS
Mileage66,017 miles
Since last MOT+4,082 miles
PASS
Mileage61,935 miles
Since last MOT+4,238 miles
PASS
Mileage57,697 miles
Since last MOT+4,051 miles
PASS
Mileage53,646 miles
Since last MOT+4,016 miles
PASS
Mileage49,630 miles
Since last MOT+5,277 miles
PASS
Mileage44,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,353 miles
Since last MOT+7,535 miles
PASS
Mileage36,818 miles
Since last MOT+5,410 miles
PASS
Mileage31,408 miles
Since last MOT+4,156 miles
PASS
Mileage27,252 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 KJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GV52 KJZ

What car is GV52 KJZ?

GV52 KJZ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GV52 KJZ?

The last recorded mileage for GV52 KJZ was 159,001 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV52 KJZ passed its MOT?

GV52 KJZ has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2026.

Is GV52 KJZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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