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GD52 GKG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1898cc

Grey Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1898cc
ColourGrey
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1898cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 189,024 miles on the clock, averaging 9,914 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 GKG

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,024
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,914

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading189,024 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year9,914
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GD52 GKG 42k79k115k152k189k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,024 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,017 miles
Since last MOT+4,157 miles
PASS
Mileage184,860 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,858 miles
Since last MOT+17,613 miles
PASS
Mileage167,245 miles
Since last MOT+351 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,894 miles
Since last MOT+7,982 miles
PASS
Mileage158,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,912 miles
Since last MOT+11,187 miles
PASS
Mileage147,725 miles
Since last MOT+10,973 miles
PASS
Mileage136,752 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,748 miles
Since last MOT+9,987 miles
PASS
Mileage126,761 miles
Since last MOT+13,035 miles
PASS
Mileage113,726 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,717 miles
Since last MOT+11,459 miles
PASS
Mileage102,258 miles
Since last MOT+11,612 miles
PASS
Mileage90,646 miles
Since last MOT+12,506 miles
PASS
Mileage78,140 miles
Since last MOT+11,462 miles
PASS
Mileage66,678 miles
Since last MOT+12,553 miles
PASS
Mileage54,125 miles
Since last MOT+12,158 miles
PASS
Mileage41,967 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,960 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

RegistrationGD52 GKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1898cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGD — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GD52 GKG

What car is GD52 GKG?

GD52 GKG is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1898cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GD52 GKG?

The last recorded mileage for GD52 GKG was 189,024 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GD52 GKG passed its MOT?

GD52 GKG has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2020.

Is GD52 GKG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GD52 GKG 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 GKG?

GD52 GKG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.