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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 183,276 miles on the clock, averaging 8,907 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 SYA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 183,276 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,437 |
| Average per year | 8,907 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 SYA |
| 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 SYA
What car is GV52 SYA?
GV52 SYA is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GV52 SYA?
The last recorded mileage for GV52 SYA was 183,276 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV52 SYA passed its MOT?
GV52 SYA has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2020.
Is GV52 SYA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV52 SYA 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 SYA?
GV52 SYA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.