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GV52 NVJ

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 230,221 miles on the clock, averaging 10,671 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 GV52 NVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
230,221
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,671

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 reading230,221 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year10,671
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV52 NVJ 49k94k139k185k230k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage230,221 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage230,220 miles
Since last MOT+5,044 miles
PASS
Mileage225,176 miles
Since last MOT+5,725 miles
PASS
Mileage219,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage219,451 miles
Since last MOT+3,374 miles
PASS
Mileage216,077 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage216,008 miles
Since last MOT+16,493 miles
PASS
Mileage199,515 miles
Since last MOT+20,200 miles
PASS
Mileage179,315 miles
Since last MOT+15,346 miles
PASS
Mileage163,969 miles
Since last MOT+10,264 miles
PASS
Mileage153,705 miles
Since last MOT+11,274 miles
PASS
Mileage142,431 miles
Since last MOT+8,810 miles
PASS
Mileage133,621 miles
Since last MOT+8,635 miles
PASS
Mileage124,986 miles
Since last MOT+8,763 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,223 miles
Since last MOT+10,380 miles
PASS
Mileage105,843 miles
Since last MOT+10,988 miles
PASS
Mileage94,855 miles
Since last MOT+13,494 miles
PASS
Mileage81,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,361 miles
Since last MOT+11,849 miles
PASS
Mileage69,512 miles
Since last MOT+11,476 miles
PASS
Mileage58,036 miles
Since last MOT+9,324 miles
PASS
Mileage48,712 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 NVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GV52 NVJ

What car is GV52 NVJ?

GV52 NVJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV52 NVJ?

The last recorded mileage for GV52 NVJ was 230,221 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV52 NVJ passed its MOT?

GV52 NVJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2023.

Is GV52 NVJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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