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GY52 DLK

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 181,061 miles on the clock, averaging 7,819 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GY52 DLK

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,061
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
7,819

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading181,061 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,819
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY52 DLK 32k69k107k144k181k '05'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,061 miles
Since last MOT+9,130 miles
PASS
Mileage171,931 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,929 miles
Since last MOT+10,311 miles
PASS
Mileage161,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,618 miles
Since last MOT+7,433 miles
PASS
Mileage154,185 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,174 miles
Since last MOT+4,803 miles
PASS
Mileage149,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,371 miles
Since last MOT+8,228 miles
PASS
Mileage141,143 miles
Since last MOT+5,773 miles
PASS
Mileage135,370 miles
Since last MOT+6,217 miles
PASS
Mileage129,153 miles
Since last MOT+6,824 miles
PASS
Mileage122,329 miles
Since last MOT+7,099 miles
PASS
Mileage115,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,230 miles
Since last MOT+8,377 miles
PASS
Mileage106,853 miles
Since last MOT+7,116 miles
PASS
Mileage99,737 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,735 miles
Since last MOT+7,754 miles
PASS
Mileage91,981 miles
Since last MOT+8,976 miles
PASS
Mileage83,005 miles
Since last MOT+12,500 miles
PASS
Mileage70,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,505 miles
Since last MOT+11,944 miles
PASS
Mileage58,561 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,561 miles
Since last MOT+12,120 miles
PASS
Mileage46,441 miles
Since last MOT+2,788 miles
PASS
Mileage43,653 miles
Since last MOT+11,503 miles
PASS
Mileage32,150 miles

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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

RegistrationGY52 DLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GY52 DLK

What car is GY52 DLK?

GY52 DLK is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GY52 DLK?

The last recorded mileage for GY52 DLK was 181,061 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY52 DLK passed its MOT?

GY52 DLK has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2024.

Is GY52 DLK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY52 DLK 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 GY52 DLK?

GY52 DLK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.