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GL52 WTU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 163,033 miles on the clock, averaging 7,182 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 WTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,033
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,182

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading163,033 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,571
Average per year7,182
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL52 WTU 38k69k101k132k163k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,033 miles
Since last MOT+5,571 miles
PASS
Mileage157,462 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,457 miles
Since last MOT+15,443 miles
PASS
Mileage142,014 miles
Since last MOT+3,535 miles
PASS
Mileage138,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,479 miles
Since last MOT+5,919 miles
PASS
Mileage132,560 miles
Since last MOT+3,128 miles
PASS
Mileage129,432 miles
Since last MOT+3,834 miles
PASS
Mileage125,598 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,591 miles
Since last MOT+10,904 miles
PASS
Mileage114,687 miles
Since last MOT+12,256 miles
PASS
Mileage102,431 miles
Since last MOT+7,906 miles
PASS
Mileage94,525 miles
Since last MOT+8,220 miles
PASS
Mileage86,305 miles
Since last MOT+6,640 miles
PASS
Mileage79,665 miles
Since last MOT+8,329 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+10,751 miles
PASS
Mileage60,585 miles
Since last MOT+10,985 miles
PASS
Mileage49,600 miles
Since last MOT+8,877 miles
PASS
Mileage40,723 miles
Since last MOT+2,493 miles
PASS
Mileage38,230 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 WTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 WTU

What car is GL52 WTU?

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

What is the mileage of GL52 WTU?

The last recorded mileage for GL52 WTU was 163,033 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL52 WTU passed its MOT?

GL52 WTU has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2023.

Is GL52 WTU ULEZ compliant?

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

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