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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 191,565 miles on the clock, averaging 9,092 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 MXP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 191,565 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,280 |
| Average per year | 9,092 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 MXP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 MXP
What car is GY52 MXP?
GY52 MXP is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GY52 MXP?
The last recorded mileage for GY52 MXP was 191,565 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY52 MXP passed its MOT?
GY52 MXP has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2016.
Is GY52 MXP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY52 MXP 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 MXP?
GY52 MXP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.