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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 151,224 miles on the clock, averaging 6,175 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 SD52 BUE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 151,224 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,900 |
| Average per year | 6,175 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | SD52 BUE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SD — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SD52 BUE
What car is SD52 BUE?
SD52 BUE is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.
What is the mileage of SD52 BUE?
The last recorded mileage for SD52 BUE was 151,224 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SD52 BUE passed its MOT?
SD52 BUE has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2019.
Is SD52 BUE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD52 BUE 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 SD52 BUE?
SD52 BUE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.