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GY52 HXP

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 188,052 miles on the clock, averaging 10,982 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 GY52 HXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,052
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,982

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading188,052 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,982
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY52 HXP 76k104k132k160k188k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,052 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,052 miles
Since last MOT+11,266 miles
PASS
Mileage176,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,786 miles
Since last MOT+15,415 miles
PASS
Mileage161,371 miles
Since last MOT+8,044 miles
PASS
Mileage153,327 miles
Since last MOT+14,140 miles
PASS
Mileage139,187 miles
Since last MOT+17,850 miles
PASS
Mileage121,337 miles
Since last MOT+15,748 miles
PASS
Mileage105,589 miles
Since last MOT+14,162 miles
PASS
Mileage91,427 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
PASS
Mileage85,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,794 miles
Since last MOT+5,650 miles
PASS
Mileage80,144 miles
Since last MOT+4,638 miles
PASS
Mileage75,506 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

RegistrationGY52 HXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 HXP

What car is GY52 HXP?

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

What is the mileage of GY52 HXP?

The last recorded mileage for GY52 HXP was 188,052 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY52 HXP passed its MOT?

GY52 HXP has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2016.

Is GY52 HXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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