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SB52 XXL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 136,458 miles on the clock, averaging 8,745 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for SB52 XXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,458
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,745

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,458 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,191
Average per year8,745
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB52 XXL 48k70k92k114k136k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,458 miles
Since last MOT+6,191 miles
PASS
Mileage130,267 miles
Since last MOT+18,292 miles
PASS
Mileage111,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,975 miles
Since last MOT+5,965 miles
PASS
Mileage106,010 miles
Since last MOT+5,108 miles
PASS
Mileage100,902 miles
Since last MOT+5,563 miles
PASS
Mileage95,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,339 miles
Since last MOT+6,499 miles
PASS
Mileage88,840 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,840 miles
Since last MOT+7,569 miles
PASS
Mileage81,271 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,151 miles
Since last MOT+11,551 miles
PASS
Mileage69,600 miles
Since last MOT+10,118 miles
PASS
Mileage59,482 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,467 miles
Since last MOT+9,496 miles
PASS
Mileage49,971 miles
Since last MOT+1,718 miles
PASS
Mileage48,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,253 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 XXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SB52 XXL

What car is SB52 XXL?

SB52 XXL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB52 XXL?

The last recorded mileage for SB52 XXL was 136,458 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB52 XXL passed its MOT?

SB52 XXL has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2016.

Is SB52 XXL ULEZ compliant?

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

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