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 Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 135,052 miles on the clock, averaging 6,981 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 LXE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 135,052 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,956 |
| Average per year | 6,981 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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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
| Registration | GV52 LXE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| 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 LXE
What car is GV52 LXE?
GV52 LXE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GV52 LXE?
The last recorded mileage for GV52 LXE was 135,052 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV52 LXE passed its MOT?
GV52 LXE has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 2 Dec 2019.
Is GV52 LXE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV52 LXE 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 LXE?
GV52 LXE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.