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 Petrol 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 83,528 miles on the clock, averaging 4,688 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for GL52 FTV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 83,528 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 4,688 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GL52 FTV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GL — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About GL52 FTV
What car is GL52 FTV?
GL52 FTV is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.
What is the mileage of GL52 FTV?
The last recorded mileage for GL52 FTV was 83,528 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL52 FTV passed its MOT?
GL52 FTV has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2018.
Is GL52 FTV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL52 FTV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is GL52 FTV?
GL52 FTV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.