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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 132,816 miles on the clock, averaging 7,232 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 SYT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 132,816 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 417 |
| Average per year | 7,232 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 SYT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 SYT
What car is SB52 SYT?
SB52 SYT is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SB52 SYT?
The last recorded mileage for SB52 SYT was 132,816 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB52 SYT passed its MOT?
SB52 SYT has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2019.
Is SB52 SYT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB52 SYT 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 SYT?
SB52 SYT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.