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GY52 VUR

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 119,745 miles on the clock, averaging 7,704 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 VUR

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,745
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,704

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,745 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,420
Average per year7,704
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY52 VUR 49k67k84k102k120k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,745 miles
Since last MOT+2,420 miles
PASS
Mileage117,325 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,324 miles
Since last MOT+5,864 miles
PASS
Mileage111,460 miles
Since last MOT+15,461 miles
PASS
Mileage95,999 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,998 miles
Since last MOT+9,557 miles
PASS
Mileage86,441 miles
Since last MOT+7,352 miles
PASS
Mileage79,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,089 miles
Since last MOT+6,329 miles
PASS
Mileage72,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,760 miles
Since last MOT+8,095 miles
PASS
Mileage64,665 miles
Since last MOT+15,660 miles
PASS
Mileage49,005 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,005 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 VUR
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 VUR

What car is GY52 VUR?

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

What is the mileage of GY52 VUR?

The last recorded mileage for GY52 VUR was 119,745 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY52 VUR passed its MOT?

GY52 VUR has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2015.

Is GY52 VUR ULEZ compliant?

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

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