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GL52 VZW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 122,992 miles on the clock, averaging 5,546 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for GL52 VZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,992
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,546

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,992 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,546
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL52 VZW 34k56k78k101k123k '06'22'14

Check GL52 VZW

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,992 miles
Since last MOT+2,701 miles
PASS
Mileage120,291 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,279 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,277 miles
Since last MOT+4,279 miles
PASS
Mileage115,998 miles
Since last MOT+6,783 miles
PASS
Mileage109,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,215 miles
Since last MOT+3,164 miles
PASS
Mileage106,051 miles
Since last MOT+2,739 miles
PASS
Mileage103,312 miles
Since last MOT+4,883 miles
PASS
Mileage98,429 miles
Since last MOT+8,146 miles
PASS
Mileage90,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,283 miles
Since last MOT+6,529 miles
PASS
Mileage83,754 miles
Since last MOT+5,265 miles
PASS
Mileage78,489 miles
Since last MOT+5,887 miles
PASS
Mileage72,602 miles
Since last MOT+7,655 miles
PASS
Mileage64,947 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,964 miles
Since last MOT+9,012 miles
PASS
Mileage55,952 miles
Since last MOT+10,722 miles
PASS
Mileage45,230 miles
Since last MOT+11,729 miles
PASS
Mileage33,501 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 VZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GL52 VZW

What car is GL52 VZW?

GL52 VZW is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GL52 VZW?

The last recorded mileage for GL52 VZW was 122,992 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL52 VZW passed its MOT?

GL52 VZW has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2022.

Is GL52 VZW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL52 VZW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GL52 VZW?

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