Vehicle summary
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 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 178,355 miles on the clock, averaging 9,232 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 TKZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 178,355 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,380 |
| Average per year | 9,232 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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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
| Registration | GV52 TKZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About GV52 TKZ
What car is GV52 TKZ?
GV52 TKZ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GV52 TKZ?
The last recorded mileage for GV52 TKZ was 178,355 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV52 TKZ passed its MOT?
GV52 TKZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2021.
Is GV52 TKZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV52 TKZ 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 TKZ?
GV52 TKZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.