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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 190,614 miles on the clock, averaging 6,736 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 GY52 HXV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 190,614 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 6,736 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 | GY52 HXV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About GY52 HXV
What car is GY52 HXV?
GY52 HXV is a green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GY52 HXV?
The last recorded mileage for GY52 HXV was 190,614 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY52 HXV passed its MOT?
GY52 HXV has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2025.
Is GY52 HXV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY52 HXV 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 HXV?
GY52 HXV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.