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GX52 OXW

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 155,705 miles on the clock, averaging 11,786 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GX52 OXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,705
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,786

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading155,705 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,310
Average per year11,786
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GX52 OXW 39k68k98k127k156k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,705 miles
Since last MOT+5,310 miles
PASS
Mileage150,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,395 miles
Since last MOT+11,024 miles
PASS
Mileage139,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,371 miles
Since last MOT+6,894 miles
PASS
Mileage132,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,477 miles
Since last MOT+8,258 miles
PASS
Mileage124,219 miles
Since last MOT+7,784 miles
PASS
Mileage116,435 miles
Since last MOT+11,239 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,196 miles
Since last MOT+19,313 miles
PASS
Mileage85,883 miles
Since last MOT+23,439 miles
PASS
Mileage62,444 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,431 miles
Since last MOT+10,500 miles
PASS
Mileage51,931 miles
Since last MOT+12,588 miles
PASS
Mileage39,343 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 OXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 OXW

What car is GX52 OXW?

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

What is the mileage of GX52 OXW?

The last recorded mileage for GX52 OXW was 155,705 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GX52 OXW passed its MOT?

GX52 OXW has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Aug 2015.

Is GX52 OXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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