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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 167,151 miles on the clock, averaging 7,236 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 SF52 XYJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 167,151 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,224 |
| Average per year | 7,236 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 10 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 | SF52 XYJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SF — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SF52 XYJ
What car is SF52 XYJ?
SF52 XYJ is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.
What is the mileage of SF52 XYJ?
The last recorded mileage for SF52 XYJ was 167,151 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SF52 XYJ passed its MOT?
SF52 XYJ has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2016.
Is SF52 XYJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SF52 XYJ 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 XYJ?
SF52 XYJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.