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SX52 DJE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 107,131 miles on the clock, averaging 5,925 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SX52 DJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,131
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,925

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading107,131 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,925
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SX52 DJE 35k53k71k89k107k '06'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,131 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
PASS
Mileage107,130 miles
PASS
Mileage107,131 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,131 miles
Since last MOT+12,290 miles
PASS
Mileage94,841 miles
Since last MOT+14,200 miles
PASS
Mileage80,641 miles
Since last MOT+15,907 miles
PASS
Mileage64,734 miles
Since last MOT+5,485 miles
PASS
Mileage59,249 miles
Since last MOT+7,070 miles
PASS
Mileage52,179 miles
Since last MOT+17,026 miles
PASS
Mileage35,153 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX52 DJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSX — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SX52 DJE

What car is SX52 DJE?

SX52 DJE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SX52 DJE?

The last recorded mileage for SX52 DJE was 107,131 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SX52 DJE passed its MOT?

SX52 DJE has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 Mar 2018.

Is SX52 DJE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX52 DJE 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 SX52 DJE?

SX52 DJE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.