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GL52 MZU

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 190,192 miles on the clock, averaging 10,719 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 MZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
190,192
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,719

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading190,192 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-720
Average per year10,719
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GL52 MZU 69k100k130k160k190k '05'17'12

Check GL52 MZU

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage190,192 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,912 miles
Since last MOT+11,741 miles
PASS
Mileage179,171 miles
Since last MOT+13,329 miles
PASS
Mileage165,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,842 miles
Since last MOT+10,376 miles
PASS
Mileage155,466 miles
Since last MOT+9,607 miles
PASS
Mileage145,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,859 miles
Since last MOT+11,455 miles
PASS
Mileage134,404 miles
Since last MOT+11,337 miles
PASS
Mileage123,067 miles
Since last MOT+10,908 miles
PASS
Mileage112,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,159 miles
Since last MOT+11,311 miles
PASS
Mileage100,848 miles
Since last MOT+14,012 miles
PASS
Mileage86,836 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,816 miles
Since last MOT+5,572 miles
PASS
Mileage81,244 miles
Since last MOT+11,785 miles
PASS
Mileage69,459 miles

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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

RegistrationGL52 MZU
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 MZU

What car is GL52 MZU?

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

What is the mileage of GL52 MZU?

The last recorded mileage for GL52 MZU was 190,192 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL52 MZU passed its MOT?

GL52 MZU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2017.

Is GL52 MZU ULEZ compliant?

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

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