Vehicle summary
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 124,307 miles on the clock, averaging 10,100 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SA52 ESF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 124,307 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,100 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SA52 ESF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SA — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SA52 ESF
What car is SA52 ESF?
SA52 ESF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.
What is the mileage of SA52 ESF?
The last recorded mileage for SA52 ESF was 124,307 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SA52 ESF passed its MOT?
SA52 ESF has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2016.
Is SA52 ESF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA52 ESF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SA52 ESF?
SA52 ESF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.