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SC52 ERJ

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 164,872 miles on the clock, averaging 11,378 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 SC52 ERJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,872
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,378

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading164,872 miles
Reading date
Miles last year65
Average per year11,378
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC52 ERJ 35k68k100k133k165k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,872 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,807 miles
Since last MOT+7,454 miles
PASS
Mileage157,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,353 miles
Since last MOT+13,254 miles
PASS
Mileage144,099 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,066 miles
Since last MOT+122 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,944 miles
Since last MOT+15,972 miles
PASS
Mileage127,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,972 miles
Since last MOT+13,526 miles
PASS
Mileage114,446 miles
Since last MOT+4,472 miles
PASS
Mileage109,974 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,972 miles
Since last MOT+8,026 miles
PASS
Mileage101,946 miles
Since last MOT+7,874 miles
PASS
Mileage94,072 miles
Since last MOT+236 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,836 miles
Since last MOT+17,252 miles
PASS
Mileage76,584 miles
Since last MOT+27,533 miles
PASS
Mileage49,051 miles
Since last MOT+6,276 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,775 miles
Since last MOT+7,371 miles
PASS
Mileage35,404 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 ERJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSC — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SC52 ERJ

What car is SC52 ERJ?

SC52 ERJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SC52 ERJ?

The last recorded mileage for SC52 ERJ was 164,872 miles, recorded on 16 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC52 ERJ passed its MOT?

SC52 ERJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2018.

Is SC52 ERJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SC52 ERJ 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 SC52 ERJ?

SC52 ERJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.