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MT52 GKN

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 105,431 miles on the clock, averaging 4,814 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 MT52 GKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,431
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,814

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading105,431 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,983
Average per year4,814
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT52 GKN 37k54k71k88k105k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,431 miles
Since last MOT+7,983 miles
PASS
Mileage97,448 miles
Since last MOT+9,187 miles
PASS
Mileage88,261 miles
Since last MOT+1,051 miles
PASS
Mileage87,210 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,209 miles
Since last MOT+5,474 miles
PASS
Mileage81,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,735 miles
Since last MOT+4,784 miles
PASS
Mileage76,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,951 miles
Since last MOT+5,875 miles
PASS
Mileage71,076 miles
Since last MOT+4,289 miles
PASS
Mileage66,787 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,785 miles
Since last MOT+5,418 miles
PASS
Mileage61,367 miles
Since last MOT+3,903 miles
PASS
Mileage57,464 miles
Since last MOT+228 miles
PASS
Mileage57,236 miles
Since last MOT+6,509 miles
PASS
Mileage50,727 miles
Since last MOT+3,814 miles
PASS
Mileage46,913 miles
Since last MOT+4,757 miles
PASS
Mileage42,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,156 miles
Since last MOT+5,419 miles
PASS
Mileage36,737 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 GKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MT52 GKN

What car is MT52 GKN?

MT52 GKN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MT52 GKN?

The last recorded mileage for MT52 GKN was 105,431 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT52 GKN passed its MOT?

MT52 GKN has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2021.

Is MT52 GKN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT52 GKN 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 MT52 GKN?

MT52 GKN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.