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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 171,513 miles on the clock, averaging 11,371 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for GD52 AEK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 171,513 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 11,371 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | GD52 AEK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GD — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About GD52 AEK
What car is GD52 AEK?
GD52 AEK is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.
What is the mileage of GD52 AEK?
The last recorded mileage for GD52 AEK was 171,513 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GD52 AEK passed its MOT?
GD52 AEK has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2017.
Is GD52 AEK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GD52 AEK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is GD52 AEK?
GD52 AEK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.