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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1898cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 168,015 miles on the clock, averaging 4,659 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 SL52 CPV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 168,015 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 4,659 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SL52 CPV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1898cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SL52 CPV
What car is SL52 CPV?
SL52 CPV is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1898cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL52 CPV?
The last recorded mileage for SL52 CPV was 168,015 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL52 CPV passed its MOT?
SL52 CPV has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2024.
Is SL52 CPV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL52 CPV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SL52 CPV?
SL52 CPV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.