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SA52 KSN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 12 (59% pass rate). It has 182,781 miles on the clock, averaging 8,945 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SA52 KSN

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,781
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
8,945

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading182,781 miles
Reading date
Miles last year207
Average per year8,945
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA52 KSN 35k72k109k146k183k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,781 miles
Since last MOT+207 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,574 miles
Since last MOT+7,096 miles
PASS
Mileage175,478 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,476 miles
Since last MOT+3,308 miles
PASS
Mileage172,168 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,164 miles
Since last MOT+16,341 miles
PASS
Mileage155,823 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,823 miles
Since last MOT+8,888 miles
PASS
Mileage146,935 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,932 miles
Since last MOT+8,268 miles
PASS
Mileage138,664 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,663 miles
Since last MOT+7,746 miles
PASS
Mileage130,917 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,909 miles
Since last MOT+11,966 miles
PASS
Mileage118,943 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,942 miles
Since last MOT+9,182 miles
PASS
Mileage109,760 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,759 miles
Since last MOT+8,557 miles
PASS
Mileage101,202 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,199 miles
Since last MOT+9,489 miles
PASS
Mileage91,710 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,660 miles
Since last MOT+9,067 miles
PASS
Mileage82,593 miles
Since last MOT+10,079 miles
PASS
Mileage72,514 miles
Since last MOT+9,062 miles
PASS
Mileage63,452 miles
Since last MOT+9,601 miles
PASS
Mileage53,851 miles
Since last MOT+9,775 miles
PASS
Mileage44,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,076 miles
Since last MOT+8,966 miles
PASS
Mileage35,110 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

RegistrationSA52 KSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SA52 KSN

What car is SA52 KSN?

SA52 KSN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SA52 KSN?

The last recorded mileage for SA52 KSN was 182,781 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA52 KSN passed its MOT?

SA52 KSN has had 29 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (17 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2022.

Is SA52 KSN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA52 KSN 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 SA52 KSN?

SA52 KSN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.