Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 145,690 miles on the clock, averaging 10,047 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for GL52 WUP
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 145,690 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,047 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GL52 WUP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GL — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About GL52 WUP
What car is GL52 WUP?
GL52 WUP is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.
What is the mileage of GL52 WUP?
The last recorded mileage for GL52 WUP was 145,690 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL52 WUP passed its MOT?
GL52 WUP has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2017.
Is GL52 WUP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL52 WUP 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 WUP?
GL52 WUP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.