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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 139,195 miles on the clock, averaging 8,089 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SW52 GFK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 139,195 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,151 |
| Average per year | 8,089 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | SW52 GFK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SW52 GFK
What car is SW52 GFK?
SW52 GFK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SW52 GFK?
The last recorded mileage for SW52 GFK was 139,195 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW52 GFK passed its MOT?
SW52 GFK has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2018.
Is SW52 GFK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW52 GFK 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 SW52 GFK?
SW52 GFK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.