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GP52 GXJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 156,110 miles on the clock, averaging 27,129 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for GP52 GXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,110
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
27,129

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,110 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,703
Average per year27,129
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GP52 GXJ 75k95k115k136k156k '05'08'07

Check GP52 GXJ

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage156,110 miles
Since last MOT+16,703 miles
PASS
Mileage139,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,407 miles
Since last MOT+33,948 miles
PASS
Mileage105,459 miles
Since last MOT+30,596 miles
PASS
Mileage74,863 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 GXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 GXJ

What car is GP52 GXJ?

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

What is the mileage of GP52 GXJ?

The last recorded mileage for GP52 GXJ was 156,110 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP52 GXJ passed its MOT?

GP52 GXJ has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 10 Dec 2008.

Is GP52 GXJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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