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SE52 DXL

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 197,381 miles on the clock, averaging 13,447 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 SE52 DXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,381
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
13,447

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 reading197,381 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,756
Average per year13,447
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SE52 DXL 46k84k122k159k197k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,381 miles
Since last MOT+16,756 miles
PASS
Mileage180,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,625 miles
Since last MOT+19,868 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,757 miles
Since last MOT+15,854 miles
PASS
Mileage144,903 miles
Since last MOT+17,000 miles
PASS
Mileage127,903 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,898 miles
Since last MOT+7,562 miles
PASS
Mileage120,336 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,331 miles
Since last MOT+16,303 miles
PASS
Mileage104,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,028 miles
Since last MOT+11,671 miles
PASS
Mileage92,357 miles
Since last MOT+34,489 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,868 miles
PASS
Mileage83,134 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,125 miles
Since last MOT+9,622 miles
PASS
Mileage73,503 miles
Since last MOT+13,642 miles
PASS
Mileage59,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,861 miles
Since last MOT+14,105 miles
PASS
Mileage45,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,756 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 DXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSE — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SE52 DXL

What car is SE52 DXL?

SE52 DXL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SE52 DXL?

The last recorded mileage for SE52 DXL was 197,381 miles, recorded on 10 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SE52 DXL passed its MOT?

SE52 DXL has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2017.

Is SE52 DXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SE52 DXL 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 SE52 DXL?

SE52 DXL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.