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GP52 KUC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 188,641 miles on the clock, averaging 11,491 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 KUC

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,641
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,491

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading188,641 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,491
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP52 KUC 66k96k127k158k189k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,641 miles
Since last MOT+14,077 miles
PASS
Mileage174,564 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,563 miles
Since last MOT+10,141 miles
PASS
Mileage164,422 miles
Since last MOT+4,998 miles
PASS
Mileage159,424 miles
Since last MOT+12,031 miles
PASS
Mileage147,393 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,378 miles
Since last MOT+12,412 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,966 miles
Since last MOT+15,505 miles
PASS
Mileage119,461 miles
Since last MOT+15,983 miles
PASS
Mileage103,478 miles
Since last MOT+12,318 miles
PASS
Mileage91,160 miles
Since last MOT+11,628 miles
PASS
Mileage79,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,532 miles
Since last MOT+13,964 miles
PASS
Mileage65,568 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 KUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
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 KUC

What car is GP52 KUC?

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

What is the mileage of GP52 KUC?

The last recorded mileage for GP52 KUC was 188,641 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP52 KUC passed its MOT?

GP52 KUC has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2016.

Is GP52 KUC ULEZ compliant?

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

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