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SB52 SXT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 76,227 miles on the clock, averaging 3,359 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for SB52 SXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,227
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
3,359

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,227 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year3,359
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB52 SXT 19k33k48k62k76k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,227 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,222 miles
Since last MOT+13,851 miles
PASS
Mileage62,371 miles
Since last MOT+6,116 miles
PASS
Mileage56,255 miles
Since last MOT+545 miles
PASS
Mileage55,710 miles
Since last MOT+1,406 miles
PASS
Mileage54,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,304 miles
Since last MOT+1,275 miles
PASS
Mileage53,029 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,028 miles
Since last MOT+1,747 miles
PASS
Mileage51,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,281 miles
Since last MOT+2,171 miles
PASS
Mileage49,110 miles
Since last MOT+2,440 miles
PASS
Mileage46,670 miles
Since last MOT+2,277 miles
PASS
Mileage44,393 miles
Since last MOT+2,178 miles
PASS
Mileage42,215 miles
Since last MOT+2,199 miles
PASS
Mileage40,016 miles
Since last MOT+1,968 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,048 miles
Since last MOT+2,644 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,404 miles
Since last MOT+3,155 miles
PASS
Mileage32,249 miles
Since last MOT+3,132 miles
PASS
Mileage29,117 miles
Since last MOT+5,316 miles
PASS
Mileage23,801 miles
Since last MOT+4,661 miles
PASS
Mileage19,140 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 SXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SB52 SXT

What car is SB52 SXT?

SB52 SXT is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB52 SXT?

The last recorded mileage for SB52 SXT was 76,227 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB52 SXT passed its MOT?

SB52 SXT has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2023.

Is SB52 SXT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB52 SXT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SB52 SXT?

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