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SH52 XUS

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 123,762 miles on the clock, averaging 9,166 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SH52 XUS

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,762
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,166

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading123,762 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,166
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 XUS 18k45k71k97k124k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,762 miles
Since last MOT+6,606 miles
PASS
Mileage117,156 miles
Since last MOT+7,158 miles
PASS
Mileage109,998 miles
Since last MOT+1,130 miles
PASS
Mileage108,868 miles
Since last MOT+6,636 miles
PASS
Mileage102,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,232 miles
Since last MOT+4,892 miles
PASS
Mileage97,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,340 miles
Since last MOT+10,183 miles
PASS
Mileage87,157 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,058 miles
Since last MOT+11,616 miles
PASS
Mileage75,442 miles
Since last MOT+8,747 miles
PASS
Mileage66,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,695 miles
Since last MOT+13,336 miles
PASS
Mileage53,359 miles
Since last MOT+17,290 miles
PASS
Mileage36,069 miles
Since last MOT+16,773 miles
PASS
Mileage19,296 miles
Since last MOT+1,210 miles
PASS
Mileage18,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,086 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 XUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SH52 XUS

What car is SH52 XUS?

SH52 XUS is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH52 XUS?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 XUS was 123,762 miles, recorded on 15 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 XUS passed its MOT?

SH52 XUS has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2017.

Is SH52 XUS ULEZ compliant?

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

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