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SB52 VFJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 129,431 miles on the clock, averaging 9,058 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SB52 VFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,431
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,058

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading129,431 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,873
Average per year9,058
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB52 VFJ 24k51k77k103k129k '07'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,431 miles
Since last MOT+4,873 miles
PASS
Mileage124,558 miles
Since last MOT+6,430 miles
PASS
Mileage118,128 miles
Since last MOT+11,119 miles
PASS
Mileage107,009 miles
Since last MOT+10,643 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,366 miles
Since last MOT+11,705 miles
PASS
Mileage84,661 miles
Since last MOT+9,963 miles
PASS
Mileage74,698 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,675 miles
Since last MOT+12,347 miles
PASS
Mileage62,328 miles
Since last MOT+8,804 miles
PASS
Mileage53,524 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,516 miles
Since last MOT+9,604 miles
PASS
Mileage43,912 miles
Since last MOT+15,323 miles
PASS
Mileage28,589 miles
Since last MOT+4,353 miles
PASS
Mileage24,236 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 VFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SB52 VFJ

What car is SB52 VFJ?

SB52 VFJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB52 VFJ?

The last recorded mileage for SB52 VFJ was 129,431 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB52 VFJ passed its MOT?

SB52 VFJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2018.

Is SB52 VFJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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