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GX52 UYS

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 183,375 miles on the clock, averaging 10,007 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 UYS

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,375
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,007

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading183,375 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,007
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GX52 UYS 53k86k118k151k183k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,375 miles
Since last MOT+5,309 miles
PASS
Mileage178,066 miles
Since last MOT+4,525 miles
PASS
Mileage173,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,541 miles
Since last MOT+8,374 miles
PASS
Mileage165,167 miles
Since last MOT+7,407 miles
PASS
Mileage157,760 miles
Since last MOT+17,944 miles
PASS
Mileage139,816 miles
Since last MOT+10,695 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,121 miles
Since last MOT+13,019 miles
PASS
Mileage116,102 miles
Since last MOT+15,736 miles
PASS
Mileage100,366 miles
Since last MOT+2,344 miles
PASS
Mileage98,022 miles
Since last MOT+17,809 miles
PASS
Mileage80,213 miles
Since last MOT+6,127 miles
PASS
Mileage74,086 miles
Since last MOT+20,861 miles
PASS
Mileage53,225 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,219 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 UYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 UYS

What car is GX52 UYS?

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

What is the mileage of GX52 UYS?

The last recorded mileage for GX52 UYS was 183,375 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GX52 UYS passed its MOT?

GX52 UYS has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2018.

Is GX52 UYS ULEZ compliant?

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

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