Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 230,160 miles on the clock, averaging 15,114 miles per year, above 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 VWE
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 230,160 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,335 |
| Average per year | 15,114 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GX52 VWE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GX — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About GX52 VWE
What car is GX52 VWE?
GX52 VWE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GX52 VWE?
The last recorded mileage for GX52 VWE was 230,160 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GX52 VWE passed its MOT?
GX52 VWE has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2018.
Is GX52 VWE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GX52 VWE 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 VWE?
GX52 VWE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.