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SH52 KUW

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 183,941 miles on the clock, averaging 9,737 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 SH52 KUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,941
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
9,737

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 reading183,941 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,737
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH52 KUW 21k62k102k143k184k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,941 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,940 miles
Since last MOT+10,747 miles
PASS
Mileage173,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,193 miles
Since last MOT+9,222 miles
PASS
Mileage163,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,971 miles
Since last MOT+7,334 miles
PASS
Mileage156,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,637 miles
Since last MOT+11,600 miles
PASS
Mileage145,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,037 miles
Since last MOT+14,007 miles
PASS
Mileage131,030 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,030 miles
Since last MOT+13,493 miles
PASS
Mileage117,537 miles
Since last MOT+10,709 miles
PASS
Mileage106,828 miles
Since last MOT+10,318 miles
PASS
Mileage96,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,510 miles
Since last MOT+5,666 miles
PASS
Mileage90,844 miles
Since last MOT+4,585 miles
PASS
Mileage86,259 miles
Since last MOT+8,046 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,213 miles
Since last MOT+14,280 miles
PASS
Mileage63,933 miles
Since last MOT+12,647 miles
PASS
Mileage51,286 miles
Since last MOT+7,874 miles
PASS
Mileage43,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,412 miles
Since last MOT+7,768 miles
PASS
Mileage35,644 miles
Since last MOT+7,105 miles
PASS
Mileage28,539 miles
Since last MOT+7,717 miles
PASS
Mileage20,822 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

RegistrationSH52 KUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SH52 KUW

What car is SH52 KUW?

SH52 KUW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH52 KUW?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 KUW was 183,941 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 KUW passed its MOT?

SH52 KUW has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2022.

Is SH52 KUW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH52 KUW 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 SH52 KUW?

SH52 KUW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.