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SH52 YBL

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 125,152 miles on the clock, averaging 9,819 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 YBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,152
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,819

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 reading125,152 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,819
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 YBL 19k45k72k99k125k '05'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,152 miles
PASS
Mileage125,153 miles
Since last MOT+5,224 miles
PASS
Mileage119,929 miles
Since last MOT+6,401 miles
PASS
Mileage113,528 miles
Since last MOT+9,633 miles
PASS
Mileage103,895 miles
Since last MOT+15,021 miles
PASS
Mileage88,874 miles
Since last MOT+17,982 miles
PASS
Mileage70,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,892 miles
Since last MOT+24,985 miles
PASS
Mileage45,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,907 miles
Since last MOT+17,327 miles
PASS
Mileage28,580 miles
Since last MOT+2,635 miles
PASS
Mileage25,945 miles
Since last MOT+7,195 miles
PASS
Mileage18,750 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 YBL
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 YBL

What car is SH52 YBL?

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

What is the mileage of SH52 YBL?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 YBL was 125,152 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 YBL passed its MOT?

SH52 YBL has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2016.

Is SH52 YBL ULEZ compliant?

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

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