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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 145,339 miles on the clock, averaging 6,736 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SB52 PWJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 145,339 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,736 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 PWJ |
| 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 PWJ
What car is SB52 PWJ?
SB52 PWJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SB52 PWJ?
The last recorded mileage for SB52 PWJ was 145,339 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB52 PWJ passed its MOT?
SB52 PWJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2020.
Is SB52 PWJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB52 PWJ 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 PWJ?
SB52 PWJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.