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SD52 SVE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 180,152 miles on the clock, averaging 11,869 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 SD52 SVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,152
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,869

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading180,152 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,996
Average per year11,869
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD52 SVE 37k73k109k144k180k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,152 miles
Since last MOT+11,996 miles
PASS
Mileage168,156 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,120 miles
Since last MOT+14,520 miles
PASS
Mileage153,600 miles
Since last MOT+347 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,253 miles
Since last MOT+15,880 miles
PASS
Mileage137,373 miles
Since last MOT+8,651 miles
PASS
Mileage128,722 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,690 miles
Since last MOT+8,662 miles
PASS
Mileage120,028 miles
Since last MOT+9,204 miles
PASS
Mileage110,824 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,822 miles
Since last MOT+9,554 miles
PASS
Mileage101,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,268 miles
Since last MOT+4,743 miles
PASS
Mileage96,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,525 miles
Since last MOT+11,455 miles
PASS
Mileage85,070 miles
Since last MOT+15,938 miles
PASS
Mileage69,132 miles
Since last MOT+16,470 miles
PASS
Mileage52,662 miles
Since last MOT+15,555 miles
PASS
Mileage37,107 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 SVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SD52 SVE

What car is SD52 SVE?

SD52 SVE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SD52 SVE?

The last recorded mileage for SD52 SVE was 180,152 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD52 SVE passed its MOT?

SD52 SVE has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2017.

Is SD52 SVE ULEZ compliant?

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

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