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SH52 VAF

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Beige Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBeige
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1781cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 140,176 miles on the clock, averaging 7,021 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH52 VAF

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,176
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,021

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading140,176 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,929
Average per year7,021
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 VAF 21k51k80k110k140k '06'23'16

Check SH52 VAF

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,176 miles
Since last MOT+5,929 miles
PASS
Mileage134,247 miles
Since last MOT+7,304 miles
PASS
Mileage126,943 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,940 miles
Since last MOT+4,785 miles
PASS
Mileage122,155 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,153 miles
Since last MOT+5,305 miles
PASS
Mileage116,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,848 miles
Since last MOT+7,066 miles
PASS
Mileage109,782 miles
Since last MOT+8,829 miles
PASS
Mileage100,953 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,949 miles
Since last MOT+8,452 miles
PASS
Mileage92,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,497 miles
Since last MOT+7,519 miles
PASS
Mileage84,978 miles
Since last MOT+6,391 miles
PASS
Mileage78,587 miles
Since last MOT+6,279 miles
PASS
Mileage72,308 miles
Since last MOT+8,538 miles
PASS
Mileage63,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,770 miles
Since last MOT+1,194 miles
PASS
Mileage62,576 miles
Since last MOT+13,773 miles
PASS
Mileage48,803 miles
Since last MOT+6,918 miles
PASS
Mileage41,885 miles
Since last MOT+6,827 miles
PASS
Mileage35,058 miles
Since last MOT+8,091 miles
PASS
Mileage26,967 miles
Since last MOT+6,276 miles
PASS
Mileage20,691 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 VAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SH52 VAF

What car is SH52 VAF?

SH52 VAF is an beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SH52 VAF?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 VAF was 140,176 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 VAF passed its MOT?

SH52 VAF has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2023.

Is SH52 VAF ULEZ compliant?

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

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