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GV52 HND

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 100,696 miles on the clock, averaging 4,708 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for GV52 HND

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,696
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,708

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading100,696 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,756
Average per year4,708
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV52 HND 16k37k58k80k101k '06'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,696 miles
Since last MOT+1,756 miles
PASS
Mileage98,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,940 miles
Since last MOT+4,033 miles
PASS
Mileage94,907 miles
Since last MOT+5,721 miles
PASS
Mileage89,186 miles
Since last MOT+5,073 miles
PASS
Mileage84,113 miles
Since last MOT+1,848 miles
PASS
Mileage82,265 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,264 miles
Since last MOT+4,689 miles
PASS
Mileage77,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,575 miles
Since last MOT+4,588 miles
PASS
Mileage72,987 miles
Since last MOT+3,344 miles
PASS
Mileage69,643 miles
Since last MOT+7,136 miles
PASS
Mileage62,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,507 miles
Since last MOT+6,423 miles
PASS
Mileage56,084 miles
Since last MOT+5,777 miles
PASS
Mileage50,307 miles
Since last MOT+7,465 miles
PASS
Mileage42,842 miles
Since last MOT+5,659 miles
PASS
Mileage37,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,183 miles
Since last MOT+4,711 miles
PASS
Mileage32,472 miles
Since last MOT+5,860 miles
PASS
Mileage26,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,612 miles
Since last MOT+6,318 miles
PASS
Mileage20,294 miles
Since last MOT+4,120 miles
PASS
Mileage16,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,174 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 HND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GV52 HND

What car is GV52 HND?

GV52 HND is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV52 HND?

The last recorded mileage for GV52 HND was 100,696 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV52 HND passed its MOT?

GV52 HND has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2024.

Is GV52 HND ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV52 HND 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 GV52 HND?

GV52 HND is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.