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 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 184,546 miles on the clock, averaging 11,553 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 ST52 SYE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 184,546 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,811 |
| Average per year | 11,553 |
| 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 | ST52 SYE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ST — Dundee, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About ST52 SYE
What car is ST52 SYE?
ST52 SYE is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2003.
What is the mileage of ST52 SYE?
The last recorded mileage for ST52 SYE was 184,546 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ST52 SYE passed its MOT?
ST52 SYE has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2016.
Is ST52 SYE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST52 SYE 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 ST52 SYE?
ST52 SYE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.