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GX52 GDO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 117,599 miles on the clock, averaging 6,390 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 GX52 GDO

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,599
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,390

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,599 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,390
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GX52 GDO 30k52k74k96k118k '05'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,599 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,595 miles
Since last MOT+5,617 miles
PASS
Mileage111,978 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,967 miles
Since last MOT+8,471 miles
PASS
Mileage103,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,496 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,493 miles
Since last MOT+7,102 miles
PASS
Mileage96,391 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,390 miles
Since last MOT+5,347 miles
PASS
Mileage91,043 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,958 miles
Since last MOT+4,789 miles
PASS
Mileage86,169 miles
Since last MOT+5,878 miles
PASS
Mileage80,291 miles
Since last MOT+5,642 miles
PASS
Mileage74,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,649 miles
Since last MOT+5,368 miles
PASS
Mileage69,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,281 miles
Since last MOT+6,601 miles
PASS
Mileage62,680 miles
Since last MOT+8,343 miles
PASS
Mileage54,337 miles
Since last MOT+6,894 miles
PASS
Mileage47,443 miles
Since last MOT+7,549 miles
PASS
Mileage39,894 miles
Since last MOT+9,715 miles
PASS
Mileage30,179 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 GDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGX — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GX52 GDO

What car is GX52 GDO?

GX52 GDO is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GX52 GDO?

The last recorded mileage for GX52 GDO was 117,599 miles, recorded on 14 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GX52 GDO passed its MOT?

GX52 GDO has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2019.

Is GX52 GDO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GX52 GDO 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 GX52 GDO?

GX52 GDO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.