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GY52 LBX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 119,221 miles on the clock, averaging 5,839 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for GY52 LBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,221
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,839

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,221 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,839
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY52 LBX 25k48k72k96k119k '05'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,221 miles
Since last MOT+2,408 miles
PASS
Mileage116,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,813 miles
Since last MOT+4,039 miles
PASS
Mileage112,774 miles
Since last MOT+2,475 miles
PASS
Mileage110,299 miles
Since last MOT+3,375 miles
PASS
Mileage106,924 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,924 miles
Since last MOT+4,453 miles
PASS
Mileage102,471 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,471 miles
Since last MOT+8,042 miles
PASS
Mileage94,429 miles
Since last MOT+5,595 miles
PASS
Mileage88,834 miles
Since last MOT+4,344 miles
PASS
Mileage84,490 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,489 miles
Since last MOT+3,410 miles
PASS
Mileage81,079 miles
Since last MOT+6,583 miles
PASS
Mileage74,496 miles
Since last MOT+7,936 miles
PASS
Mileage66,560 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,560 miles
Since last MOT+8,736 miles
PASS
Mileage57,824 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,824 miles
Since last MOT+7,980 miles
PASS
Mileage49,844 miles
Since last MOT+7,557 miles
PASS
Mileage42,287 miles
Since last MOT+8,013 miles
PASS
Mileage34,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,274 miles
Since last MOT+9,600 miles
PASS
Mileage24,674 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 LBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GY52 LBX

What car is GY52 LBX?

GY52 LBX is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GY52 LBX?

The last recorded mileage for GY52 LBX was 119,221 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY52 LBX passed its MOT?

GY52 LBX has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2021.

Is GY52 LBX ULEZ compliant?

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

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