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 Transporter Diesel 2461cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 258,382 miles on the clock, averaging 10,667 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.5 TDI engine is known for identified faults and egr valve carbon buildup.
MOT & Mileage History for HD52 GPU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 258,382 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,339 |
| Average per year | 10,667 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
Reported issues for this Volkswagen Transporter
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Transporter models (1990–2003), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Identified Faults
EGR valve carbon buildup
Soot deposits clog the EGR valve, causing it to stick open/closed.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HD52 GPU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Transporter |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2461cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About HD52 GPU
What car is HD52 GPU?
HD52 GPU is an black Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (2461cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.
What is the mileage of HD52 GPU?
The last recorded mileage for HD52 GPU was 258,382 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HD52 GPU passed its MOT?
HD52 GPU has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2026.
Is HD52 GPU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD52 GPU 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 HD52 GPU?
HD52 GPU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.