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GX52 OWM

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 142,377 miles on the clock, averaging 5,651 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GX52 OWM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
142,377
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,651

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading142,377 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,606
Average per year5,651
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GX52 OWM 32k59k87k115k142k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,377 miles
Since last MOT+1,606 miles
PASS
Mileage140,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,771 miles
Since last MOT+666 miles
PASS
Mileage140,105 miles
Since last MOT+1,148 miles
PASS
Mileage138,957 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,951 miles
Since last MOT+3,389 miles
PASS
Mileage135,562 miles
Since last MOT+3,200 miles
PASS
Mileage132,362 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,347 miles
Since last MOT+9,114 miles
PASS
Mileage123,233 miles
Since last MOT+5,970 miles
PASS
Mileage117,263 miles
Since last MOT+5,348 miles
PASS
Mileage111,915 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,912 miles
Since last MOT+6,843 miles
PASS
Mileage105,069 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
PASS
Mileage98,522 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,455 miles
Since last MOT+8,490 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,965 miles
Since last MOT+5,553 miles
PASS
Mileage84,412 miles
Since last MOT+2,771 miles
PASS
Mileage81,641 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,638 miles
Since last MOT+3,291 miles
PASS
Mileage78,347 miles
Since last MOT+1,972 miles
PASS
Mileage76,375 miles
Since last MOT+6,824 miles
PASS
Mileage69,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,551 miles
Since last MOT+12,868 miles
PASS
Mileage56,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,683 miles
Since last MOT+13,810 miles
PASS
Mileage42,873 miles
Since last MOT+11,146 miles
PASS
Mileage31,727 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 OWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGX — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GX52 OWM

What car is GX52 OWM?

GX52 OWM is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GX52 OWM?

The last recorded mileage for GX52 OWM was 142,377 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GX52 OWM passed its MOT?

GX52 OWM has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2026.

Is GX52 OWM ULEZ compliant?

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

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