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SB52 YSK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 247,817 miles on the clock, averaging 13,500 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 YSK

MOT Status
Due date passed
247,817
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
13,500

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 reading247,817 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,459
Average per year13,500
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB52 YSK 62k108k155k201k248k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage247,817 miles
Since last MOT+9,459 miles
PASS
Mileage238,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage238,358 miles
Since last MOT+20,166 miles
PASS
Mileage218,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage218,192 miles
Since last MOT+5,317 miles
PASS
Mileage212,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage212,875 miles
Since last MOT+16,962 miles
PASS
Mileage195,913 miles
Since last MOT+7,177 miles
PASS
Mileage188,736 miles
Since last MOT+9,048 miles
PASS
Mileage179,688 miles
Since last MOT+10,798 miles
PASS
Mileage168,890 miles
Since last MOT+218 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,672 miles
Since last MOT+10,209 miles
PASS
Mileage158,463 miles
Since last MOT+11,673 miles
PASS
Mileage146,790 miles
Since last MOT+14,507 miles
PASS
Mileage132,283 miles
Since last MOT+166 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,117 miles
Since last MOT+15,531 miles
PASS
Mileage116,586 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,583 miles
Since last MOT+11,856 miles
PASS
Mileage104,727 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,724 miles
Since last MOT+5,860 miles
PASS
Mileage98,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,864 miles
Since last MOT+19,444 miles
PASS
Mileage79,420 miles
Since last MOT+17,823 miles
PASS
Mileage61,597 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 YSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SB52 YSK

What car is SB52 YSK?

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

What is the mileage of SB52 YSK?

The last recorded mileage for SB52 YSK was 247,817 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB52 YSK passed its MOT?

SB52 YSK has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2019.

Is SB52 YSK ULEZ compliant?

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

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