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GL52 NBK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 10 (67% pass rate). It has 138,529 miles on the clock, averaging 5,605 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 NBK

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,529
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
5,605

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,529 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year5,605
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL52 NBK 28k56k83k111k139k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,529 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,526 miles
Since last MOT+1,261 miles
PASS
Mileage137,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,265 miles
Since last MOT+1,411 miles
PASS
Mileage135,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,854 miles
Since last MOT+1,230 miles
PASS
Mileage134,624 miles
Since last MOT+3,379 miles
PASS
Mileage131,245 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,242 miles
Since last MOT+2,353 miles
PASS
Mileage128,889 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,884 miles
Since last MOT+3,390 miles
PASS
Mileage125,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,494 miles
Since last MOT+4,478 miles
PASS
Mileage121,016 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,013 miles
Since last MOT+6,630 miles
PASS
Mileage114,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,383 miles
Since last MOT+5,972 miles
PASS
Mileage108,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,411 miles
Since last MOT+6,304 miles
PASS
Mileage102,107 miles
Since last MOT+7,133 miles
PASS
Mileage94,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,974 miles
Since last MOT+8,326 miles
PASS
Mileage86,648 miles
Since last MOT+5,896 miles
PASS
Mileage80,752 miles
Since last MOT+6,553 miles
PASS
Mileage74,199 miles
Since last MOT+6,925 miles
PASS
Mileage67,274 miles
Since last MOT+6,545 miles
PASS
Mileage60,729 miles
Since last MOT+6,811 miles
PASS
Mileage53,918 miles
Since last MOT+8,214 miles
PASS
Mileage45,704 miles
Since last MOT+17,362 miles
PASS
Mileage28,342 miles

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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 NBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 NBK

What car is GL52 NBK?

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

What is the mileage of GL52 NBK?

The last recorded mileage for GL52 NBK was 138,529 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL52 NBK passed its MOT?

GL52 NBK has had 30 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (20 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2025.

Is GL52 NBK ULEZ compliant?

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

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