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SB52 WXH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 181,212 miles on the clock, averaging 10,041 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 WXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,212
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,041

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 reading181,212 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,041
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB52 WXH 69k97k125k153k181k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,212 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,212 miles
Since last MOT+12,200 miles
PASS
Mileage169,012 miles
Since last MOT+2,643 miles
PASS
Mileage166,369 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,367 miles
Since last MOT+4,652 miles
PASS
Mileage161,715 miles
Since last MOT+9,038 miles
PASS
Mileage152,677 miles
Since last MOT+11,302 miles
PASS
Mileage141,375 miles
Since last MOT+11,623 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,752 miles
Since last MOT+9,463 miles
PASS
Mileage120,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,289 miles
Since last MOT+10,321 miles
PASS
Mileage109,968 miles
Since last MOT+11,341 miles
PASS
Mileage98,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,627 miles
Since last MOT+15,688 miles
PASS
Mileage82,939 miles
Since last MOT+13,890 miles
PASS
Mileage69,049 miles
Since last MOT+470 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,579 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 WXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SB52 WXH

What car is SB52 WXH?

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

What is the mileage of SB52 WXH?

The last recorded mileage for SB52 WXH was 181,212 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB52 WXH passed its MOT?

SB52 WXH has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2017.

Is SB52 WXH ULEZ compliant?

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

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