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 Diesel 1896cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 158,692 miles on the clock, averaging 6,107 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 SA52 VLH
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 158,692 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,657 |
| Average per year | 6,107 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SA52 VLH |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SA — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SA52 VLH
What car is SA52 VLH?
SA52 VLH is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.
What is the mileage of SA52 VLH?
The last recorded mileage for SA52 VLH was 158,692 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SA52 VLH passed its MOT?
SA52 VLH has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2022.
Is SA52 VLH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA52 VLH is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SA52 VLH?
SA52 VLH is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.