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GL52 AHX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 210,557 miles on the clock, averaging 8,984 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 GL52 AHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
210,557
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
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
8,984

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading210,557 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,984
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL52 AHX 91k121k151k181k211k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage210,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage210,557 miles
Since last MOT+8,807 miles
PASS
Mileage201,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage201,750 miles
Since last MOT+3,884 miles
PASS
Mileage197,866 miles
Since last MOT+6,613 miles
PASS
Mileage191,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,253 miles
Since last MOT+8,748 miles
PASS
Mileage182,505 miles
Since last MOT+7,426 miles
PASS
Mileage175,079 miles
Since last MOT+9,593 miles
PASS
Mileage165,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,486 miles
Since last MOT+8,140 miles
PASS
Mileage157,346 miles
Since last MOT+6,128 miles
PASS
Mileage151,218 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,216 miles
Since last MOT+6,993 miles
PASS
Mileage144,223 miles
Since last MOT+9,682 miles
PASS
Mileage134,541 miles
Since last MOT+12,792 miles
PASS
Mileage121,749 miles
Since last MOT+12,094 miles
PASS
Mileage109,655 miles
Since last MOT+17,274 miles
PASS
Mileage92,381 miles
Since last MOT+1,069 miles
PASS
Mileage91,312 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 AHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GL52 AHX

What car is GL52 AHX?

GL52 AHX is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GL52 AHX?

The last recorded mileage for GL52 AHX was 210,557 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL52 AHX passed its MOT?

GL52 AHX has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2019.

Is GL52 AHX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL52 AHX 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 GL52 AHX?

GL52 AHX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.