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SF52 HCE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 94,570 miles on the clock, averaging 4,737 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SF52 HCE

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,570
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,737

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading94,570 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,960
Average per year4,737
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SF52 HCE 29k45k62k78k95k '06'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,570 miles
Since last MOT+3,960 miles
PASS
Mileage90,610 miles
Since last MOT+3,235 miles
PASS
Mileage87,375 miles
Since last MOT+4,233 miles
PASS
Mileage83,142 miles
Since last MOT+3,563 miles
PASS
Mileage79,579 miles
Since last MOT+4,255 miles
PASS
Mileage75,324 miles
Since last MOT+6,226 miles
PASS
Mileage69,098 miles
Since last MOT+4,675 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,423 miles
Since last MOT+5,111 miles
PASS
Mileage59,312 miles
Since last MOT+5,574 miles
PASS
Mileage53,738 miles
Since last MOT+6,739 miles
PASS
Mileage46,999 miles
Since last MOT+5,899 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,100 miles
Since last MOT+6,394 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,706 miles
Since last MOT+6,022 miles
PASS
Mileage28,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,684 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

RegistrationSF52 HCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSF — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SF52 HCE

What car is SF52 HCE?

SF52 HCE is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SF52 HCE?

The last recorded mileage for SF52 HCE was 94,570 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SF52 HCE passed its MOT?

SF52 HCE has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2020.

Is SF52 HCE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SF52 HCE 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 SF52 HCE?

SF52 HCE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.