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SK52 HRL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 115,961 miles on the clock, averaging 3,748 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SK52 HRL

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,961
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,748

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading115,961 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,508
Average per year3,748
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SK52 HRL 51k67k83k100k116k '05'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage115,961 miles
Since last MOT+3,508 miles
PASS
Mileage112,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,453 miles
Since last MOT+4,263 miles
PASS
Mileage108,190 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,182 miles
Since last MOT+4,024 miles
PASS
Mileage104,158 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,154 miles
Since last MOT+4,059 miles
PASS
Mileage100,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,095 miles
Since last MOT+5,251 miles
PASS
Mileage94,844 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,844 miles
Since last MOT+3,846 miles
PASS
Mileage90,998 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,955 miles
Since last MOT+3,578 miles
PASS
Mileage87,377 miles
Since last MOT+4,268 miles
PASS
Mileage83,109 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,085 miles
Since last MOT+4,118 miles
PASS
Mileage78,967 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,965 miles
Since last MOT+3,892 miles
PASS
Mileage75,073 miles
Since last MOT+2,737 miles
PASS
Mileage72,336 miles
Since last MOT+1,949 miles
PASS
Mileage70,387 miles
Since last MOT+3,606 miles
PASS
Mileage66,781 miles
Since last MOT+3,651 miles
PASS
Mileage63,130 miles
Since last MOT+2,538 miles
PASS
Mileage60,592 miles
Since last MOT+232 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,360 miles
Since last MOT+9,751 miles
PASS
Mileage50,609 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

RegistrationSK52 HRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SK52 HRL

What car is SK52 HRL?

SK52 HRL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SK52 HRL?

The last recorded mileage for SK52 HRL was 115,961 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK52 HRL passed its MOT?

SK52 HRL has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 28 Feb 2023.

Is SK52 HRL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK52 HRL 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 SK52 HRL?

SK52 HRL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.