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SD52 SSU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 103,640 miles on the clock, averaging 5,721 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for SD52 SSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,640
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,721

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading103,640 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,721
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SD52 SSU 36k53k70k87k104k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,640 miles
Since last MOT+4,432 miles
PASS
Mileage99,208 miles
Since last MOT+3,320 miles
PASS
Mileage95,888 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,887 miles
Since last MOT+4,797 miles
PASS
Mileage91,090 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,089 miles
Since last MOT+5,542 miles
PASS
Mileage85,547 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,547 miles
Since last MOT+8,531 miles
PASS
Mileage77,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,016 miles
Since last MOT+4,862 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,154 miles
Since last MOT+5,553 miles
PASS
Mileage66,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,601 miles
Since last MOT+6,744 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,857 miles
Since last MOT+5,783 miles
PASS
Mileage54,074 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,068 miles
Since last MOT+5,016 miles
PASS
Mileage49,052 miles
Since last MOT+5,760 miles
PASS
Mileage43,292 miles
Since last MOT+7,224 miles
PASS
Mileage36,068 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 SSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SD52 SSU

What car is SD52 SSU?

SD52 SSU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SD52 SSU?

The last recorded mileage for SD52 SSU was 103,640 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD52 SSU passed its MOT?

SD52 SSU has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 26 Jul 2018.

Is SD52 SSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD52 SSU 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 SD52 SSU?

SD52 SSU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.