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SH52 OTL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 36,146 miles on the clock, averaging 1,425 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SH52 OTL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
36,146
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
1,425

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading36,146 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,287
Average per year1,425
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 OTL 9k15k22k29k36k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage36,146 miles
Since last MOT+4,287 miles
PASS
Mileage31,859 miles
Since last MOT+4,151 miles
PASS
Mileage27,708 miles
Since last MOT+5,818 miles
PASS
Mileage21,890 miles
Since last MOT+3,226 miles
PASS
Mileage18,664 miles
Since last MOT+229 miles
PASS
Mileage18,435 miles
Since last MOT+268 miles
PASS
Mileage18,167 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,163 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
PASS
Mileage18,072 miles
Since last MOT+517 miles
PASS
Mileage17,555 miles
Since last MOT+449 miles
PASS
Mileage17,106 miles
Since last MOT+301 miles
PASS
Mileage16,805 miles
Since last MOT+910 miles
PASS
Mileage15,895 miles
Since last MOT+794 miles
PASS
Mileage15,101 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
PASS
Mileage14,973 miles
Since last MOT+1,013 miles
PASS
Mileage13,960 miles
Since last MOT+575 miles
PASS
Mileage13,385 miles
Since last MOT+910 miles
PASS
Mileage12,475 miles
Since last MOT+1,041 miles
PASS
Mileage11,434 miles
Since last MOT+2,855 miles
PASS
Mileage8,579 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 OTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SH52 OTL

What car is SH52 OTL?

SH52 OTL is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SH52 OTL?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 OTL was 36,146 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 OTL passed its MOT?

SH52 OTL has had 20 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (19 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Feb 2026.

Is SH52 OTL ULEZ compliant?

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

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