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GL52 XES

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 96,844 miles on the clock, averaging 7,238 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 XES

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,844
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,238

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 reading96,844 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,238
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GL52 XES 17k37k57k77k97k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,844 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,843 miles
Since last MOT+5,021 miles
PASS
Mileage91,822 miles
Since last MOT+6,023 miles
PASS
Mileage85,799 miles
Since last MOT+6,782 miles
PASS
Mileage79,017 miles
Since last MOT+6,645 miles
PASS
Mileage72,372 miles
Since last MOT+6,047 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,325 miles
Since last MOT+7,077 miles
PASS
Mileage59,248 miles
Since last MOT+8,328 miles
PASS
Mileage50,920 miles
Since last MOT+6,729 miles
PASS
Mileage44,191 miles
Since last MOT+150 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,041 miles
Since last MOT+7,688 miles
PASS
Mileage36,353 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,351 miles
Since last MOT+10,414 miles
PASS
Mileage25,937 miles
Since last MOT+8,595 miles
PASS
Mileage17,342 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 XES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 XES

What car is GL52 XES?

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

What is the mileage of GL52 XES?

The last recorded mileage for GL52 XES was 96,844 miles, recorded on 19 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL52 XES passed its MOT?

GL52 XES has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2017.

Is GL52 XES ULEZ compliant?

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

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