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GP52 BHJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 161,463 miles on the clock, averaging 8,618 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GP52 BHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,463
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
94%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,618

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading161,463 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,204
Average per year8,618
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP52 BHJ 34k66k98k130k161k '05'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,463 miles
Since last MOT+19,204 miles
PASS
Mileage142,259 miles
Since last MOT+2,750 miles
PASS
Mileage139,509 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,503 miles
Since last MOT+4,429 miles
PASS
Mileage135,074 miles
Since last MOT+6,296 miles
PASS
Mileage128,778 miles
Since last MOT+7,454 miles
PASS
Mileage121,324 miles
Since last MOT+7,558 miles
PASS
Mileage113,766 miles
Since last MOT+8,364 miles
PASS
Mileage105,402 miles
Since last MOT+7,722 miles
PASS
Mileage97,680 miles
Since last MOT+8,592 miles
PASS
Mileage89,088 miles
Since last MOT+8,391 miles
PASS
Mileage80,697 miles
Since last MOT+7,829 miles
PASS
Mileage72,868 miles
Since last MOT+7,985 miles
PASS
Mileage64,883 miles
Since last MOT+9,149 miles
PASS
Mileage55,734 miles
Since last MOT+3,851 miles
PASS
Mileage51,883 miles
Since last MOT+17,702 miles
PASS
Mileage34,181 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 BHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GP52 BHJ

What car is GP52 BHJ?

GP52 BHJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP52 BHJ?

The last recorded mileage for GP52 BHJ was 161,463 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP52 BHJ passed its MOT?

GP52 BHJ has had 17 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (16 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 Sep 2020.

Is GP52 BHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP52 BHJ 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 GP52 BHJ?

GP52 BHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.