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 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 412,869 miles on the clock, averaging 27,238 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 SB52 OFT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 412,869 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 198,003 |
| Average per year | 27,238 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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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 | SB52 OFT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SB — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SB52 OFT
What car is SB52 OFT?
SB52 OFT is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SB52 OFT?
The last recorded mileage for SB52 OFT was 412,869 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB52 OFT passed its MOT?
SB52 OFT has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2020.
Is SB52 OFT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB52 OFT 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 SB52 OFT?
SB52 OFT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.