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 Petrol 1595cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 103,576 miles on the clock, averaging 5,992 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 OTE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 103,576 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 20,586 |
| Average per year | 5,992 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY52 OTE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| 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 OTE
What car is GY52 OTE?
GY52 OTE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GY52 OTE?
The last recorded mileage for GY52 OTE was 103,576 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY52 OTE passed its MOT?
GY52 OTE has had 18 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (17 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Oct 2021.
Is GY52 OTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY52 OTE 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 OTE?
GY52 OTE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.