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GL52 VGN

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 132,963 miles on the clock, averaging 5,494 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 VGN

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,963
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,494

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading132,963 miles
Reading date
Miles last year233
Average per year5,494
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL52 VGN 37k61k85k109k133k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,963 miles
Since last MOT+233 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,730 miles
Since last MOT+3,450 miles
PASS
Mileage129,280 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,278 miles
Since last MOT+2,493 miles
PASS
Mileage126,785 miles
Since last MOT+3,092 miles
PASS
Mileage123,693 miles
Since last MOT+7,560 miles
PASS
Mileage116,133 miles
Since last MOT+9,077 miles
PASS
Mileage107,056 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,040 miles
Since last MOT+9,675 miles
PASS
Mileage97,365 miles
Since last MOT+8,375 miles
PASS
Mileage88,990 miles
Since last MOT+1,601 miles
PASS
Mileage87,389 miles
Since last MOT+1,469 miles
PASS
Mileage85,920 miles
Since last MOT+1,582 miles
PASS
Mileage84,338 miles
Since last MOT+3,617 miles
PASS
Mileage80,721 miles
Since last MOT+15,214 miles
PASS
Mileage65,507 miles
Since last MOT+4,678 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,829 miles
Since last MOT+8,553 miles
PASS
Mileage52,276 miles
Since last MOT+7,100 miles
PASS
Mileage45,176 miles
Since last MOT+7,734 miles
PASS
Mileage37,442 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 VGN
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 VGN

What car is GL52 VGN?

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

What is the mileage of GL52 VGN?

The last recorded mileage for GL52 VGN was 132,963 miles, recorded on 30 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL52 VGN passed its MOT?

GL52 VGN has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2023.

Is GL52 VGN ULEZ compliant?

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

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