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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 181,213 miles on the clock, averaging 7,616 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 HJ52 GYW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 181,213 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 80,006 |
| Average per year | 7,616 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 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 | HJ52 GYW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HJ — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About HJ52 GYW
What car is HJ52 GYW?
HJ52 GYW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2002.
What is the mileage of HJ52 GYW?
The last recorded mileage for HJ52 GYW was 181,213 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HJ52 GYW passed its MOT?
HJ52 GYW has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2025.
Is HJ52 GYW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HJ52 GYW 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 HJ52 GYW?
HJ52 GYW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.