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GP52 ELC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 137,743 miles on the clock, averaging 4,999 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for GP52 ELC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
137,743
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,999

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading137,743 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,812
Average per year4,999
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP52 ELC 37k62k88k113k138k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,743 miles
Since last MOT+2,812 miles
PASS
Mileage134,931 miles
Since last MOT+512 miles
PASS
Mileage134,419 miles
Since last MOT+4,492 miles
PASS
Mileage129,927 miles
Since last MOT+663 miles
PASS
Mileage129,264 miles
Since last MOT+4,280 miles
PASS
Mileage124,984 miles
Since last MOT+2,813 miles
PASS
Mileage122,171 miles
Since last MOT+3,045 miles
PASS
Mileage119,126 miles
Since last MOT+5,714 miles
PASS
Mileage113,412 miles
Since last MOT+4,696 miles
PASS
Mileage108,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,716 miles
Since last MOT+4,657 miles
PASS
Mileage104,059 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,984 miles
Since last MOT+5,813 miles
PASS
Mileage98,171 miles
Since last MOT+9,088 miles
PASS
Mileage89,083 miles
Since last MOT+7,418 miles
PASS
Mileage81,665 miles
Since last MOT+16,806 miles
PASS
Mileage64,859 miles
Since last MOT+6,381 miles
PASS
Mileage58,478 miles
Since last MOT+5,962 miles
PASS
Mileage52,516 miles
Since last MOT+4,953 miles
PASS
Mileage47,563 miles
Since last MOT+5,064 miles
PASS
Mileage42,499 miles
Since last MOT+5,128 miles
PASS
Mileage37,371 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 ELC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GP52 ELC

What car is GP52 ELC?

GP52 ELC is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP52 ELC?

The last recorded mileage for GP52 ELC was 137,743 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP52 ELC passed its MOT?

GP52 ELC has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2026.

Is GP52 ELC ULEZ compliant?

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

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