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SX52 DJO

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 186,390 miles on the clock, averaging 9,325 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 DJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,390
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
9,325

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 reading186,390 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year9,325
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SX52 DJO 48k82k117k152k186k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,390 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,386 miles
Since last MOT+6,552 miles
PASS
Mileage179,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,834 miles
Since last MOT+6,501 miles
PASS
Mileage173,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,333 miles
Since last MOT+8,208 miles
PASS
Mileage165,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,125 miles
Since last MOT+13,833 miles
PASS
Mileage151,292 miles
Since last MOT+769 miles
PASS
Mileage150,523 miles
Since last MOT+11,287 miles
PASS
Mileage139,236 miles
Since last MOT+6,062 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,174 miles
Since last MOT+14,097 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,077 miles
Since last MOT+13,936 miles
PASS
Mileage105,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,141 miles
Since last MOT+10,706 miles
PASS
Mileage94,435 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,424 miles
Since last MOT+6,551 miles
PASS
Mileage87,873 miles
Since last MOT+4,037 miles
PASS
Mileage83,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,836 miles
Since last MOT+5,856 miles
PASS
Mileage77,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,980 miles
Since last MOT+16,035 miles
PASS
Mileage61,945 miles
Since last MOT+14,286 miles
PASS
Mileage47,659 miles

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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

RegistrationSX52 DJO
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 DJO

What car is SX52 DJO?

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

What is the mileage of SX52 DJO?

The last recorded mileage for SX52 DJO was 186,390 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SX52 DJO passed its MOT?

SX52 DJO has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2020.

Is SX52 DJO ULEZ compliant?

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

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