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SH52 WJO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 186,734 miles on the clock, averaging 10,586 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SH52 WJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,734
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,586

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading186,734 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,791
Average per year10,586
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 WJO 79k106k133k160k187k '06'17'10

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage186,734 miles
Since last MOT+15,791 miles
PASS
Mileage170,943 miles
Since last MOT+12,865 miles
PASS
Mileage158,078 miles
Since last MOT+12,308 miles
PASS
Mileage145,770 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,768 miles
Since last MOT+9,747 miles
PASS
Mileage136,021 miles
Since last MOT+6,301 miles
PASS
Mileage129,720 miles
Since last MOT+9,219 miles
PASS
Mileage120,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,501 miles
Since last MOT+15,738 miles
PASS
Mileage104,763 miles
Since last MOT+166 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,597 miles
Since last MOT+17,095 miles
PASS
Mileage87,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,502 miles
Since last MOT+3,204 miles
PASS
Mileage84,298 miles
Since last MOT+5,726 miles
PASS
Mileage78,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,572 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 WJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SH52 WJO

What car is SH52 WJO?

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

What is the mileage of SH52 WJO?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 WJO was 186,734 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 WJO passed its MOT?

SH52 WJO has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 14 Feb 2017.

Is SH52 WJO ULEZ compliant?

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

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