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SH52 OSL

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 182,566 miles on the clock, averaging 7,997 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SH52 OSL

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,566
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,997

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading182,566 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,610
Average per year7,997
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 OSL 53k85k118k150k183k '06'23'14

Check SH52 OSL

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,566 miles
Since last MOT+11,610 miles
PASS
Mileage170,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,956 miles
Since last MOT+17,996 miles
PASS
Mileage152,960 miles
Since last MOT+4,246 miles
PASS
Mileage148,714 miles
Since last MOT+5,878 miles
PASS
Mileage142,836 miles
Since last MOT+5,496 miles
PASS
Mileage137,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,340 miles
Since last MOT+5,765 miles
PASS
Mileage131,575 miles
Since last MOT+7,688 miles
PASS
Mileage123,887 miles
Since last MOT+130 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,757 miles
Since last MOT+9,670 miles
PASS
Mileage114,087 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,080 miles
Since last MOT+9,463 miles
PASS
Mileage104,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,617 miles
Since last MOT+8,249 miles
PASS
Mileage96,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,368 miles
Since last MOT+7,845 miles
PASS
Mileage88,523 miles
Since last MOT+122 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,401 miles
Since last MOT+9,050 miles
PASS
Mileage79,351 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,351 miles
Since last MOT+10,606 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,745 miles
Since last MOT+8,349 miles
PASS
Mileage60,396 miles
Since last MOT+7,842 miles
PASS
Mileage52,554 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

RegistrationSH52 OSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SH52 OSL

What car is SH52 OSL?

SH52 OSL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SH52 OSL?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 OSL was 182,566 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 OSL passed its MOT?

SH52 OSL has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2023.

Is SH52 OSL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH52 OSL 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 SH52 OSL?

SH52 OSL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.