Vehicle summary
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 168,446 miles on the clock, averaging 12,947 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 PBF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 168,446 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13 |
| Average per year | 12,947 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SH52 PBF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SH52 PBF
What car is SH52 PBF?
SH52 PBF is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SH52 PBF?
The last recorded mileage for SH52 PBF was 168,446 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH52 PBF passed its MOT?
SH52 PBF has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2016.
Is SH52 PBF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH52 PBF 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 PBF?
SH52 PBF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.