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GP52 HMY

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 138,247 miles on the clock, averaging 15,032 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 HMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,247
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
15,032

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading138,247 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,131
Average per year15,032
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GP52 HMY 27k55k83k110k138k '06'13'10

Check GP52 HMY

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage138,247 miles
Since last MOT+15,131 miles
PASS
Mileage123,116 miles
Since last MOT+19,836 miles
PASS
Mileage103,280 miles
Since last MOT+17,916 miles
PASS
Mileage85,364 miles
Since last MOT+18,800 miles
PASS
Mileage66,564 miles
Since last MOT+16,261 miles
PASS
Mileage50,303 miles
Since last MOT+11,557 miles
PASS
Mileage38,746 miles
Since last MOT+11,944 miles
PASS
Mileage26,802 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 HMY
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 HMY

What car is GP52 HMY?

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

What is the mileage of GP52 HMY?

The last recorded mileage for GP52 HMY was 138,247 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP52 HMY passed its MOT?

GP52 HMY has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 14 Jun 2013.

Is GP52 HMY ULEZ compliant?

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

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