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SX52 EXV

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 105,589 miles on the clock, averaging 7,024 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 EXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,589
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,024

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,589 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year7,024
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SX52 EXV 32k51k69k87k106k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,589 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,572 miles
Since last MOT+10,518 miles
PASS
Mileage95,054 miles
Since last MOT+10,397 miles
PASS
Mileage84,657 miles
Since last MOT+2,612 miles
PASS
Mileage82,045 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,023 miles
Since last MOT+4,230 miles
PASS
Mileage77,793 miles
Since last MOT+7,871 miles
PASS
Mileage69,922 miles
Since last MOT+8,234 miles
PASS
Mileage61,688 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,657 miles
Since last MOT+3,660 miles
PASS
Mileage57,997 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage54,266 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,264 miles
Since last MOT+6,996 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,268 miles
Since last MOT+14,893 miles
PASS
Mileage32,375 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 EXV
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 EXV

What car is SX52 EXV?

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

What is the mileage of SX52 EXV?

The last recorded mileage for SX52 EXV was 105,589 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SX52 EXV passed its MOT?

SX52 EXV has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2016.

Is SX52 EXV ULEZ compliant?

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

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