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GV52 KYJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 212,690 miles on the clock, averaging 10,103 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GV52 KYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
212,690
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,103

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading212,690 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,103
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV52 KYJ 56k95k134k173k213k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage212,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage212,690 miles
Since last MOT+7,704 miles
PASS
Mileage204,986 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage204,986 miles
Since last MOT+10,012 miles
PASS
Mileage194,974 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,973 miles
Since last MOT+6,014 miles
PASS
Mileage188,959 miles
Since last MOT+12,066 miles
PASS
Mileage176,893 miles
Since last MOT+10,125 miles
PASS
Mileage166,768 miles
Since last MOT+9,944 miles
PASS
Mileage156,824 miles
Since last MOT+7,941 miles
PASS
Mileage148,883 miles
Since last MOT+12,154 miles
PASS
Mileage136,729 miles
Since last MOT+15,570 miles
PASS
Mileage121,159 miles
Since last MOT+11,800 miles
PASS
Mileage109,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,359 miles
Since last MOT+12,748 miles
PASS
Mileage96,611 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,535 miles
Since last MOT+11,986 miles
PASS
Mileage84,549 miles
Since last MOT+15,526 miles
PASS
Mileage69,023 miles
Since last MOT+13,251 miles
PASS
Mileage55,772 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 KYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 KYJ

What car is GV52 KYJ?

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

What is the mileage of GV52 KYJ?

The last recorded mileage for GV52 KYJ was 212,690 miles, recorded on 13 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV52 KYJ passed its MOT?

GV52 KYJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2022.

Is GV52 KYJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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