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SW52 HRC

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 111,519 miles on the clock, averaging 6,966 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SW52 HRC

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,519
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
6,966

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,519 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,116
Average per year6,966
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW52 HRC 28k49k70k91k112k '06'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,519 miles
Since last MOT+7,116 miles
PASS
Mileage104,403 miles
Since last MOT+7,718 miles
PASS
Mileage96,685 miles
Since last MOT+5,313 miles
PASS
Mileage91,372 miles
Since last MOT+6,090 miles
PASS
Mileage85,282 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,237 miles
Since last MOT+6,305 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,932 miles
Since last MOT+7,522 miles
PASS
Mileage71,410 miles
Since last MOT+5,122 miles
PASS
Mileage66,288 miles
PASS
Mileage132,542 miles
Since last MOT+119,300 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,242 miles
PASS
Mileage49,126 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,126 miles
Since last MOT+8,439 miles
PASS
Mileage40,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,687 miles
Since last MOT+13,019 miles
PASS
Mileage27,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,668 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
PASS
Mileage27,550 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 HRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SW52 HRC

What car is SW52 HRC?

SW52 HRC is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SW52 HRC?

The last recorded mileage for SW52 HRC was 111,519 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW52 HRC passed its MOT?

SW52 HRC has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2018.

Is SW52 HRC ULEZ compliant?

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

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