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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 160,494 miles on the clock, averaging 8,175 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for GV52 NKJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 160,494 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,688 |
| Average per year | 8,175 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 NKJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 NKJ
What car is GV52 NKJ?
GV52 NKJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GV52 NKJ?
The last recorded mileage for GV52 NKJ was 160,494 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV52 NKJ passed its MOT?
GV52 NKJ has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2020.
Is GV52 NKJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV52 NKJ 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 NKJ?
GV52 NKJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.