Vehicle summary
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 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 115,655 miles on the clock, averaging 5,750 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 YYC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 115,655 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,750 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GX52 YYC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| 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 YYC
What car is GX52 YYC?
GX52 YYC is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GX52 YYC?
The last recorded mileage for GX52 YYC was 115,655 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GX52 YYC passed its MOT?
GX52 YYC has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2017.
Is GX52 YYC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GX52 YYC 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 YYC?
GX52 YYC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.