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SB52 WXM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 148,678 miles on the clock, averaging 6,811 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 WXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,678
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,811

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading148,678 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,792
Average per year6,811
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB52 WXM 20k52k84k117k149k '05'24'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,678 miles
Since last MOT+10,792 miles
PASS
Mileage137,886 miles
Since last MOT+11,076 miles
PASS
Mileage126,810 miles
Since last MOT+6,320 miles
PASS
Mileage120,490 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,480 miles
Since last MOT+2,834 miles
PASS
Mileage117,646 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,645 miles
Since last MOT+12,393 miles
PASS
Mileage105,252 miles
Since last MOT+219 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,033 miles
Since last MOT+18,202 miles
PASS
Mileage86,831 miles
Since last MOT+6,583 miles
PASS
Mileage80,248 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,242 miles
Since last MOT+6,652 miles
PASS
Mileage73,590 miles
Since last MOT+6,618 miles
PASS
Mileage66,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,972 miles
Since last MOT+7,110 miles
PASS
Mileage59,862 miles
Since last MOT+8,908 miles
PASS
Mileage50,954 miles
Since last MOT+13,574 miles
PASS
Mileage37,380 miles
Since last MOT+14,772 miles
PASS
Mileage22,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,608 miles
Since last MOT+2,385 miles
PASS
Mileage20,223 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 WXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SB52 WXM

What car is SB52 WXM?

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

What is the mileage of SB52 WXM?

The last recorded mileage for SB52 WXM was 148,678 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB52 WXM passed its MOT?

SB52 WXM has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2024.

Is SB52 WXM ULEZ compliant?

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

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