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GP52 HMK

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 191,427 miles on the clock, averaging 9,302 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 HMK

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,427
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,302

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading191,427 miles
Reading date
Miles last year58
Average per year9,302
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP52 HMK 69k100k130k161k191k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage191,427 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,369 miles
Since last MOT+2,642 miles
PASS
Mileage188,727 miles
Since last MOT+12,006 miles
PASS
Mileage176,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,721 miles
Since last MOT+13,336 miles
PASS
Mileage163,385 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,383 miles
Since last MOT+3,279 miles
PASS
Mileage160,104 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,015 miles
Since last MOT+10,448 miles
PASS
Mileage149,567 miles
Since last MOT+10,087 miles
PASS
Mileage139,480 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,360 miles
Since last MOT+11,169 miles
PASS
Mileage128,191 miles
Since last MOT+9,276 miles
PASS
Mileage118,915 miles
Since last MOT+12,072 miles
PASS
Mileage106,843 miles
Since last MOT+11,916 miles
PASS
Mileage94,927 miles
Since last MOT+5,342 miles
PASS
Mileage89,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,585 miles
Since last MOT+7,480 miles
PASS
Mileage82,105 miles
Since last MOT+12,791 miles
PASS
Mileage69,314 miles

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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 HMK
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 HMK

What car is GP52 HMK?

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

What is the mileage of GP52 HMK?

The last recorded mileage for GP52 HMK was 191,427 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP52 HMK passed its MOT?

GP52 HMK has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2019.

Is GP52 HMK ULEZ compliant?

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

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