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GY52 LBF

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1781cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 187,378 miles on the clock, averaging 7,938 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY52 LBF

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,378
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,938

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading187,378 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,938
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY52 LBF 46k81k116k152k187k '05'23'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,378 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,377 miles
Since last MOT+8,485 miles
PASS
Mileage178,892 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
PASS
Mileage178,886 miles
Since last MOT+471 miles
PASS
Mileage178,415 miles
Since last MOT+2,555 miles
PASS
Mileage175,860 miles
Since last MOT+4,657 miles
PASS
Mileage171,203 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage152,444 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,441 miles
Since last MOT+15,009 miles
PASS
Mileage137,432 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,381 miles
Since last MOT+23,251 miles
PASS
Mileage114,130 miles
Since last MOT+18,572 miles
PASS
Mileage95,558 miles
Since last MOT+19,910 miles
PASS
Mileage75,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,648 miles
Since last MOT+9,698 miles
PASS
Mileage65,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,950 miles
Since last MOT+10,270 miles
PASS
Mileage55,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,680 miles
Since last MOT+10,084 miles
PASS
Mileage45,596 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 LBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GY52 LBF

What car is GY52 LBF?

GY52 LBF is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GY52 LBF?

The last recorded mileage for GY52 LBF was 187,378 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY52 LBF passed its MOT?

GY52 LBF has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2023.

Is GY52 LBF ULEZ compliant?

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

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