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GY52 LBL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 139,298 miles on the clock, averaging 7,602 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 LBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,298
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,602

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading139,298 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16
Average per year7,602
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY52 LBL 45k69k92k116k139k '05'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,298 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
PASS
Mileage139,282 miles
Since last MOT+4,256 miles
PASS
Mileage135,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,026 miles
Since last MOT+6,472 miles
PASS
Mileage128,554 miles
Since last MOT+12,654 miles
PASS
Mileage115,900 miles
Since last MOT+11,258 miles
PASS
Mileage104,642 miles
Since last MOT+94,201 miles
FAIL
Mileage10,441 miles
PASS
Mileage90,843 miles
Since last MOT+11,253 miles
PASS
Mileage79,590 miles
Since last MOT+12,293 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,297 miles
Since last MOT+22,283 miles
PASS
Mileage45,014 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 LBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 LBL

What car is GY52 LBL?

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

What is the mileage of GY52 LBL?

The last recorded mileage for GY52 LBL was 139,298 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY52 LBL passed its MOT?

GY52 LBL has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2018.

Is GY52 LBL ULEZ compliant?

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

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