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GV52 SXW

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 148,408 miles on the clock, averaging 7,241 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 SXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,408
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,241

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

Below average
Latest reading148,408 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,241
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV52 SXW 75k94k112k130k148k '05'16'09

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,408 miles
Since last MOT+3,688 miles
PASS
Mileage144,720 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,718 miles
Since last MOT+2,207 miles
PASS
Mileage142,511 miles
Since last MOT+8,711 miles
PASS
Mileage133,800 miles
Since last MOT+6,176 miles
PASS
Mileage127,624 miles
Since last MOT+6,142 miles
PASS
Mileage121,482 miles
Since last MOT+5,519 miles
PASS
Mileage115,963 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,963 miles
Since last MOT+5,122 miles
PASS
Mileage110,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,841 miles
Since last MOT+8,603 miles
PASS
Mileage102,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,238 miles
Since last MOT+26,805 miles
PASS
Mileage75,433 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,431 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 SXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 SXW

What car is GV52 SXW?

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

What is the mileage of GV52 SXW?

The last recorded mileage for GV52 SXW was 148,408 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV52 SXW passed its MOT?

GV52 SXW has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2016.

Is GV52 SXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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