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GY52 SJU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourBlue
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 1900cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 68,020 miles on the clock, averaging 2,073 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GY52 SJU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
68,020
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,073

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,020 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,142
Average per year2,073
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY52 SJU 28k38k48k58k68k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,020 miles
Since last MOT+4,142 miles
PASS
Mileage63,878 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,872 miles
Since last MOT+13,244 miles
PASS
Mileage50,628 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,628 miles
Since last MOT+294 miles
PASS
Mileage50,334 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,334 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
PASS
Mileage50,319 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
PASS
Mileage50,290 miles
PASS
Mileage50,528 miles
Since last MOT+1,378 miles
PASS
Mileage49,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,150 miles
Since last MOT+168 miles
PASS
Mileage48,982 miles
Since last MOT+160 miles
PASS
Mileage48,822 miles
Since last MOT+471 miles
PASS
Mileage48,351 miles
Since last MOT+281 miles
PASS
Mileage48,070 miles
Since last MOT+436 miles
PASS
Mileage47,634 miles
Since last MOT+207 miles
PASS
Mileage47,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,427 miles
Since last MOT+2,800 miles
PASS
Mileage44,627 miles
Since last MOT+3,491 miles
PASS
Mileage41,136 miles
Since last MOT+3,903 miles
PASS
Mileage37,233 miles
Since last MOT+2,724 miles
PASS
Mileage34,509 miles
Since last MOT+3,305 miles
PASS
Mileage31,204 miles
Since last MOT+3,523 miles
PASS
Mileage27,681 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 SJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GY52 SJU

What car is GY52 SJU?

GY52 SJU is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GY52 SJU?

The last recorded mileage for GY52 SJU was 68,020 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY52 SJU passed its MOT?

GY52 SJU has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2026.

Is GY52 SJU ULEZ compliant?

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

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