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GL52 LZG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 172,000 miles on the clock, averaging 8,395 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 LZG

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,000
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,395

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 reading172,000 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,395
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL52 LZG 43k75k108k140k172k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,000 miles
Since last MOT+19,698 miles
PASS
Mileage152,302 miles
Since last MOT+3,939 miles
PASS
Mileage148,363 miles
Since last MOT+212 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,151 miles
Since last MOT+7,334 miles
PASS
Mileage140,817 miles
Since last MOT+4,399 miles
PASS
Mileage136,418 miles
Since last MOT+2,386 miles
PASS
Mileage134,032 miles
Since last MOT+1,779 miles
PASS
Mileage132,253 miles
Since last MOT+3,273 miles
PASS
Mileage128,980 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,970 miles
Since last MOT+3,584 miles
PASS
Mileage125,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,386 miles
Since last MOT+8,514 miles
PASS
Mileage116,872 miles
Since last MOT+11,202 miles
PASS
Mileage105,670 miles
Since last MOT+12,469 miles
PASS
Mileage93,201 miles
Since last MOT+12,679 miles
PASS
Mileage80,522 miles
Since last MOT+11,709 miles
PASS
Mileage68,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,813 miles
Since last MOT+13,095 miles
PASS
Mileage55,718 miles
Since last MOT+12,479 miles
PASS
Mileage43,239 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 LZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
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 LZG

What car is GL52 LZG?

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

What is the mileage of GL52 LZG?

The last recorded mileage for GL52 LZG was 172,000 miles, recorded on 12 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL52 LZG passed its MOT?

GL52 LZG has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2021.

Is GL52 LZG ULEZ compliant?

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

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