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SB52 PXD

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 189,816 miles on the clock, averaging 9,868 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 PXD

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,816
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,868

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading189,816 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,060
Average per year9,868
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB52 PXD 40k77k115k152k190k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,816 miles
Since last MOT+10,060 miles
PASS
Mileage179,756 miles
Since last MOT+8,063 miles
PASS
Mileage171,693 miles
Since last MOT+4,182 miles
PASS
Mileage167,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,511 miles
Since last MOT+10,458 miles
PASS
Mileage157,053 miles
Since last MOT+272 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,781 miles
Since last MOT+11,414 miles
PASS
Mileage145,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,367 miles
Since last MOT+11,830 miles
PASS
Mileage133,537 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,537 miles
Since last MOT+8,855 miles
PASS
Mileage124,682 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,682 miles
Since last MOT+10,020 miles
PASS
Mileage114,662 miles
Since last MOT+11,734 miles
PASS
Mileage102,928 miles
Since last MOT+11,477 miles
PASS
Mileage91,451 miles
Since last MOT+13,366 miles
PASS
Mileage78,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,085 miles
Since last MOT+8,769 miles
PASS
Mileage69,316 miles
Since last MOT+12,989 miles
PASS
Mileage56,327 miles
Since last MOT+8,431 miles
PASS
Mileage47,896 miles
Since last MOT+8,218 miles
PASS
Mileage39,678 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

RegistrationSB52 PXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SB52 PXD

What car is SB52 PXD?

SB52 PXD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB52 PXD?

The last recorded mileage for SB52 PXD was 189,816 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB52 PXD passed its MOT?

SB52 PXD has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Apr 2021.

Is SB52 PXD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB52 PXD 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 PXD?

SB52 PXD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.