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SW52 GPO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 137,864 miles on the clock, averaging 8,202 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for SW52 GPO

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,864
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,202

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,864 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,202
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SW52 GPO 30k57k84k111k138k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,864 miles
Since last MOT+9,351 miles
PASS
Mileage128,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,513 miles
Since last MOT+9,431 miles
PASS
Mileage119,082 miles
Since last MOT+6,612 miles
PASS
Mileage112,470 miles
Since last MOT+9,036 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,434 miles
Since last MOT+9,201 miles
PASS
Mileage94,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,233 miles
Since last MOT+8,841 miles
PASS
Mileage85,392 miles
Since last MOT+8,145 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,247 miles
Since last MOT+7,878 miles
PASS
Mileage69,369 miles
Since last MOT+7,416 miles
PASS
Mileage61,953 miles
Since last MOT+8,785 miles
PASS
Mileage53,168 miles
Since last MOT+7,612 miles
PASS
Mileage45,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,556 miles
Since last MOT+7,488 miles
PASS
Mileage38,068 miles
Since last MOT+7,902 miles
PASS
Mileage30,166 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 GPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SW52 GPO

What car is SW52 GPO?

SW52 GPO is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SW52 GPO?

The last recorded mileage for SW52 GPO was 137,864 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW52 GPO passed its MOT?

SW52 GPO has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2019.

Is SW52 GPO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW52 GPO 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 SW52 GPO?

SW52 GPO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.