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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 131,629 miles on the clock, averaging 6,683 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for GL52 LYU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 131,629 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,683 |
| 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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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GL52 LYU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| 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 LYU
What car is GL52 LYU?
GL52 LYU is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.
What is the mileage of GL52 LYU?
The last recorded mileage for GL52 LYU was 131,629 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL52 LYU passed its MOT?
GL52 LYU has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2020.
Is GL52 LYU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL52 LYU 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 LYU?
GL52 LYU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.