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SC52 GXL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 101,600 miles on the clock, averaging 6,856 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SC52 GXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,600
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,856

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,600 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,748
Average per year6,856
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC52 GXL 42k57k72k87k102k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,600 miles
Since last MOT+8,748 miles
PASS
Mileage92,852 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,801 miles
Since last MOT+7,603 miles
PASS
Mileage85,198 miles
Since last MOT+3,158 miles
PASS
Mileage82,040 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,015 miles
Since last MOT+3,752 miles
PASS
Mileage78,263 miles
Since last MOT+3,013 miles
PASS
Mileage75,250 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
PASS
Mileage75,184 miles
Since last MOT+12,730 miles
PASS
Mileage62,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,454 miles
Since last MOT+14,103 miles
PASS
Mileage48,351 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,351 miles
Since last MOT+6,472 miles
PASS
Mileage41,879 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 GXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSC — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SC52 GXL

What car is SC52 GXL?

SC52 GXL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SC52 GXL?

The last recorded mileage for SC52 GXL was 101,600 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC52 GXL passed its MOT?

SC52 GXL has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2014.

Is SC52 GXL ULEZ compliant?

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

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