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SB52 WXL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 115,523 miles on the clock, averaging 7,441 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SB52 WXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,523
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,441

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading115,523 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,441
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB52 WXL 38k57k77k96k116k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,523 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,521 miles
Since last MOT+8,681 miles
PASS
Mileage106,840 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,839 miles
Since last MOT+8,446 miles
PASS
Mileage98,393 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,392 miles
Since last MOT+8,841 miles
PASS
Mileage89,551 miles
Since last MOT+10,344 miles
PASS
Mileage79,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,207 miles
Since last MOT+11,869 miles
PASS
Mileage67,338 miles
Since last MOT+1,694 miles
PASS
Mileage65,644 miles
Since last MOT+3,051 miles
PASS
Mileage62,593 miles
Since last MOT+4,885 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,708 miles
Since last MOT+9,948 miles
PASS
Mileage47,760 miles
Since last MOT+9,997 miles
PASS
Mileage37,763 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SB52 WXL

What car is SB52 WXL?

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

What is the mileage of SB52 WXL?

The last recorded mileage for SB52 WXL was 115,523 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB52 WXL passed its MOT?

SB52 WXL has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2016.

Is SB52 WXL ULEZ compliant?

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

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