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SB52 XXO

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 164,575 miles on the clock, averaging 8,096 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SB52 XXO

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,575
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
8,096

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading164,575 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year8,096
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB52 XXO 25k60k95k130k165k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,575 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,568 miles
Since last MOT+4,328 miles
PASS
Mileage160,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,240 miles
Since last MOT+1,646 miles
PASS
Mileage158,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,594 miles
Since last MOT+8,266 miles
PASS
Mileage150,328 miles
Since last MOT+8,014 miles
PASS
Mileage142,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,314 miles
Since last MOT+13,022 miles
PASS
Mileage129,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,292 miles
Since last MOT+4,561 miles
PASS
Mileage124,731 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,731 miles
Since last MOT+10,324 miles
PASS
Mileage114,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,407 miles
Since last MOT+11,467 miles
PASS
Mileage102,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,940 miles
Since last MOT+11,173 miles
PASS
Mileage91,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,767 miles
Since last MOT+11,376 miles
PASS
Mileage80,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,391 miles
Since last MOT+11,001 miles
PASS
Mileage69,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,390 miles
Since last MOT+11,169 miles
PASS
Mileage58,221 miles
Since last MOT+8,304 miles
PASS
Mileage49,917 miles
Since last MOT+10,084 miles
PASS
Mileage39,833 miles
Since last MOT+7,028 miles
PASS
Mileage32,805 miles
Since last MOT+7,387 miles
PASS
Mileage25,418 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 XXO
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 XXO

What car is SB52 XXO?

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

What is the mileage of SB52 XXO?

The last recorded mileage for SB52 XXO was 164,575 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB52 XXO passed its MOT?

SB52 XXO has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 19 Apr 2023.

Is SB52 XXO ULEZ compliant?

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

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