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SH52 YRK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 206,296 miles on the clock, averaging 9,879 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 YRK

MOT Status
Due date passed
206,296
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
9,879

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 reading206,296 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,759
Average per year9,879
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 YRK 49k88k127k167k206k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage206,296 miles
Since last MOT+8,759 miles
PASS
Mileage197,537 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage197,537 miles
Since last MOT+3,530 miles
PASS
Mileage194,007 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,000 miles
Since last MOT+8,617 miles
PASS
Mileage185,383 miles
Since last MOT+10,192 miles
PASS
Mileage175,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,191 miles
Since last MOT+12,065 miles
PASS
Mileage163,126 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,126 miles
Since last MOT+10,550 miles
PASS
Mileage152,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,576 miles
Since last MOT+10,954 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,622 miles
Since last MOT+8,550 miles
PASS
Mileage133,072 miles
Since last MOT+9,356 miles
PASS
Mileage123,716 miles
Since last MOT+7,873 miles
PASS
Mileage115,843 miles
Since last MOT+6,238 miles
PASS
Mileage109,605 miles
Since last MOT+11,321 miles
PASS
Mileage98,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,284 miles
Since last MOT+11,722 miles
PASS
Mileage86,562 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,562 miles
Since last MOT+13,965 miles
PASS
Mileage72,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,597 miles
Since last MOT+10,926 miles
PASS
Mileage61,671 miles
Since last MOT+12,975 miles
PASS
Mileage48,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,696 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 YRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SH52 YRK

What car is SH52 YRK?

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

What is the mileage of SH52 YRK?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 YRK was 206,296 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 YRK passed its MOT?

SH52 YRK has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 10 Feb 2022.

Is SH52 YRK ULEZ compliant?

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

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