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SX52 DJJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 217,839 miles on the clock, averaging 12,018 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 SX52 DJJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
217,839
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
12,018

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading217,839 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,424
Average per year12,018
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SX52 DJJ 76k111k147k182k218k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage217,839 miles
Since last MOT+15,424 miles
PASS
Mileage202,415 miles
Since last MOT+19,964 miles
PASS
Mileage182,451 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,442 miles
Since last MOT+8,430 miles
PASS
Mileage174,012 miles
Since last MOT+9,277 miles
PASS
Mileage164,735 miles
Since last MOT+9,879 miles
PASS
Mileage154,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,856 miles
Since last MOT+9,100 miles
PASS
Mileage145,756 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,747 miles
Since last MOT+19,711 miles
PASS
Mileage126,036 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,032 miles
Since last MOT+5,843 miles
PASS
Mileage120,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,189 miles
Since last MOT+8,334 miles
PASS
Mileage111,855 miles
Since last MOT+12,530 miles
PASS
Mileage99,325 miles
Since last MOT+23,536 miles
PASS
Mileage75,789 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,785 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 DJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSX — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SX52 DJJ

What car is SX52 DJJ?

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

What is the mileage of SX52 DJJ?

The last recorded mileage for SX52 DJJ was 217,839 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SX52 DJJ passed its MOT?

SX52 DJJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2017.

Is SX52 DJJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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