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 Petrol 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 154,602 miles on the clock, averaging 8,928 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SH52 VAD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 154,602 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,928 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SH52 VAD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SH52 VAD
What car is SH52 VAD?
SH52 VAD is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.
What is the mileage of SH52 VAD?
The last recorded mileage for SH52 VAD was 154,602 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH52 VAD passed its MOT?
SH52 VAD has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2019.
Is SH52 VAD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH52 VAD 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 VAD?
SH52 VAD is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.