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SY52 PZA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 135,855 miles on the clock, averaging 8,270 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SY52 PZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,855
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,270

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading135,855 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,270
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY52 PZA 28k55k82k109k136k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,855 miles
Since last MOT+6,325 miles
PASS
Mileage129,530 miles
Since last MOT+6,045 miles
PASS
Mileage123,485 miles
Since last MOT+555 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,930 miles
Since last MOT+10,831 miles
PASS
Mileage112,099 miles
Since last MOT+7,293 miles
PASS
Mileage104,806 miles
Since last MOT+158 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,648 miles
Since last MOT+8,203 miles
PASS
Mileage96,445 miles
Since last MOT+6,466 miles
PASS
Mileage89,979 miles
Since last MOT+6,042 miles
PASS
Mileage83,937 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,937 miles
Since last MOT+5,695 miles
PASS
Mileage78,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage78,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,242 miles
Since last MOT+6,934 miles
PASS
Mileage71,308 miles
Since last MOT+11,504 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,804 miles
Since last MOT+9,112 miles
PASS
Mileage50,692 miles
Since last MOT+12,312 miles
PASS
Mileage38,380 miles
Since last MOT+10,475 miles
PASS
Mileage27,905 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

RegistrationSY52 PZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SY52 PZA

What car is SY52 PZA?

SY52 PZA is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY52 PZA?

The last recorded mileage for SY52 PZA was 135,855 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY52 PZA passed its MOT?

SY52 PZA has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2019.

Is SY52 PZA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY52 PZA 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 SY52 PZA?

SY52 PZA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.