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GL52 LYT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 142,844 miles on the clock, averaging 18,003 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 GL52 LYT

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,844
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
18,003

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,844 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,185
Average per year18,003
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GL52 LYT 125k129k134k138k143k '06'07'06

Check GL52 LYT

Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,844 miles
Since last MOT+18,185 miles
PASS
Mileage124,659 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,658 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 LYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 LYT

What car is GL52 LYT?

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

What is the mileage of GL52 LYT?

The last recorded mileage for GL52 LYT was 142,844 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2007 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL52 LYT passed its MOT?

GL52 LYT has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Jan 2007.

Is GL52 LYT ULEZ compliant?

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

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