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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 165,990 miles on the clock, averaging 10,115 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 SA52 WTO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 165,990 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,564 |
| Average per year | 10,115 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 WTO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 WTO
What car is SA52 WTO?
SA52 WTO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.
What is the mileage of SA52 WTO?
The last recorded mileage for SA52 WTO was 165,990 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SA52 WTO passed its MOT?
SA52 WTO has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Apr 2019.
Is SA52 WTO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA52 WTO 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 WTO?
SA52 WTO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.