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GX52 SVK

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 161,346 miles on the clock, averaging 6,917 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 SVK

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,346
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,917

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

Below average
Latest reading161,346 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,953
Average per year6,917
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GX52 SVK 32k64k97k129k161k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,346 miles
Since last MOT+6,953 miles
PASS
Mileage154,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,393 miles
Since last MOT+5,538 miles
PASS
Mileage148,855 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,849 miles
Since last MOT+5,547 miles
PASS
Mileage143,302 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,296 miles
Since last MOT+6,589 miles
PASS
Mileage136,707 miles
Since last MOT+6,336 miles
PASS
Mileage130,371 miles
Since last MOT+4,329 miles
PASS
Mileage126,042 miles
Since last MOT+7,323 miles
PASS
Mileage118,719 miles
Since last MOT+5,612 miles
PASS
Mileage113,107 miles
Since last MOT+5,388 miles
PASS
Mileage107,719 miles
Since last MOT+8,197 miles
PASS
Mileage99,522 miles
Since last MOT+10,479 miles
PASS
Mileage89,043 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,042 miles
Since last MOT+15,604 miles
PASS
Mileage73,438 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,437 miles
Since last MOT+18,257 miles
PASS
Mileage55,180 miles
Since last MOT+3,210 miles
PASS
Mileage51,970 miles
Since last MOT+4,195 miles
PASS
Mileage47,775 miles
Since last MOT+4,838 miles
PASS
Mileage42,937 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,937 miles
Since last MOT+4,777 miles
PASS
Mileage38,160 miles
Since last MOT+5,982 miles
PASS
Mileage32,178 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 SVK
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 SVK

What car is GX52 SVK?

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

What is the mileage of GX52 SVK?

The last recorded mileage for GX52 SVK was 161,346 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GX52 SVK passed its MOT?

GX52 SVK has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2024.

Is GX52 SVK ULEZ compliant?

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

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