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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 147,059 miles on the clock, averaging 9,828 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 SA52 SFF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 147,059 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,532 |
| Average per year | 9,828 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | SA52 SFF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SA — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SA52 SFF
What car is SA52 SFF?
SA52 SFF is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SA52 SFF?
The last recorded mileage for SA52 SFF was 147,059 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SA52 SFF passed its MOT?
SA52 SFF has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2016.
Is SA52 SFF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA52 SFF 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 SFF?
SA52 SFF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.