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GV52 XXL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3200cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine3200cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 3200cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 130,839 miles on the clock, averaging 3,892 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for GV52 XXL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
130,839
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,892

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

Low mileage
Latest reading130,839 miles
Reading date
Miles last year25
Average per year3,892
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV52 XXL 55k74k93k112k131k '06'26'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,839 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
PASS
Mileage130,814 miles
Since last MOT+2,076 miles
PASS
Mileage128,738 miles
Since last MOT+3,841 miles
PASS
Mileage124,897 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,880 miles
Since last MOT+1,040 miles
PASS
Mileage123,840 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,827 miles
Since last MOT+3,132 miles
PASS
Mileage120,695 miles
Since last MOT+8,853 miles
PASS
Mileage111,842 miles
Since last MOT+5,119 miles
PASS
Mileage106,723 miles
Since last MOT+4,410 miles
PASS
Mileage102,313 miles
Since last MOT+3,859 miles
PASS
Mileage98,454 miles
Since last MOT+4,452 miles
PASS
Mileage94,002 miles
Since last MOT+4,042 miles
PASS
Mileage89,960 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,957 miles
Since last MOT+4,802 miles
PASS
Mileage85,155 miles
Since last MOT+10,570 miles
PASS
Mileage74,585 miles
Since last MOT+9,578 miles
PASS
Mileage65,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,007 miles
Since last MOT+10,374 miles
PASS
Mileage54,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,633 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 XXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GV52 XXL

What car is GV52 XXL?

GV52 XXL is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3200cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GV52 XXL?

The last recorded mileage for GV52 XXL was 130,839 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV52 XXL passed its MOT?

GV52 XXL has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2026.

Is GV52 XXL ULEZ compliant?

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

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