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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 177,829 miles on the clock, averaging 9,411 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 SW52 GPJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 177,829 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,862 |
| Average per year | 9,411 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 GPJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 GPJ
What car is SW52 GPJ?
SW52 GPJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SW52 GPJ?
The last recorded mileage for SW52 GPJ was 177,829 miles, recorded on 27 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW52 GPJ passed its MOT?
SW52 GPJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2023.
Is SW52 GPJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW52 GPJ 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 GPJ?
SW52 GPJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.