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SA52 YZZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 201,543 miles on the clock, averaging 9,505 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 YZZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
201,543
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
9,505

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading201,543 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,130
Average per year9,505
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA52 YZZ 26k70k114k158k202k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage201,543 miles
Since last MOT+14,130 miles
PASS
Mileage187,413 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,403 miles
Since last MOT+8,236 miles
PASS
Mileage179,167 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,157 miles
Since last MOT+2,669 miles
PASS
Mileage176,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,488 miles
Since last MOT+10,278 miles
PASS
Mileage166,210 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,210 miles
Since last MOT+5,508 miles
PASS
Mileage160,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,702 miles
Since last MOT+10,432 miles
PASS
Mileage150,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,270 miles
Since last MOT+9,661 miles
PASS
Mileage140,609 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,609 miles
Since last MOT+13,579 miles
PASS
Mileage127,030 miles
Since last MOT+8,167 miles
PASS
Mileage118,863 miles
Since last MOT+15,048 miles
PASS
Mileage103,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,815 miles
Since last MOT+10,987 miles
PASS
Mileage92,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,828 miles
Since last MOT+14,217 miles
PASS
Mileage78,611 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage71,602 miles
Since last MOT+8,565 miles
PASS
Mileage63,037 miles
Since last MOT+12,067 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,970 miles
Since last MOT+10,828 miles
PASS
Mileage40,142 miles
Since last MOT+7,940 miles
PASS
Mileage32,202 miles
Since last MOT+6,103 miles
PASS
Mileage26,099 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

RegistrationSA52 YZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SA52 YZZ

What car is SA52 YZZ?

SA52 YZZ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SA52 YZZ?

The last recorded mileage for SA52 YZZ was 201,543 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA52 YZZ passed its MOT?

SA52 YZZ has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2025.

Is SA52 YZZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA52 YZZ 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 YZZ?

SA52 YZZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.