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WG52 GNZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Exeter, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 230,056 miles on the clock, averaging 10,312 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 WG52 GNZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
230,056
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
10,312

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading230,056 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22
Average per year10,312
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG52 GNZ 36k84k133k181k230k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage230,056 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage230,034 miles
Since last MOT+2,581 miles
PASS
Mileage227,453 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage227,381 miles
Since last MOT+10,429 miles
PASS
Mileage216,952 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage216,941 miles
Since last MOT+12,068 miles
PASS
Mileage204,873 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage204,873 miles
Since last MOT+12,646 miles
PASS
Mileage192,227 miles
Since last MOT+13,419 miles
PASS
Mileage178,808 miles
Since last MOT+10,703 miles
PASS
Mileage168,105 miles
Since last MOT+11,992 miles
PASS
Mileage156,113 miles
Since last MOT+145,161 miles
PASS
Mileage10,952 miles
PASS
Mileage135,053 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,979 miles
Since last MOT+10,625 miles
PASS
Mileage124,354 miles
Since last MOT+10,923 miles
PASS
Mileage113,431 miles
Since last MOT+10,195 miles
PASS
Mileage103,236 miles
Since last MOT+11,043 miles
PASS
Mileage92,193 miles
Since last MOT+8,243 miles
PASS
Mileage83,950 miles
Since last MOT+3,571 miles
PASS
Mileage80,379 miles
Since last MOT+2,898 miles
PASS
Mileage77,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,481 miles
Since last MOT+4,879 miles
PASS
Mileage72,602 miles
Since last MOT+16,962 miles
PASS
Mileage55,640 miles
Since last MOT+20,034 miles
PASS
Mileage35,606 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 GNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WG52 GNZ

What car is WG52 GNZ?

WG52 GNZ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WG52 GNZ?

The last recorded mileage for WG52 GNZ was 230,056 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG52 GNZ passed its MOT?

WG52 GNZ has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2024.

Is WG52 GNZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG52 GNZ 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 WG52 GNZ?

WG52 GNZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.