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SL52 EVX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 194,970 miles on the clock, averaging 11,745 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 SL52 EVX

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,970
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,745

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading194,970 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,745
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL52 EVX 45k82k120k157k195k '05'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage194,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage194,970 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
PASS
Mileage194,936 miles
Since last MOT+5,008 miles
PASS
Mileage189,928 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,926 miles
Since last MOT+12,989 miles
PASS
Mileage176,937 miles
Since last MOT+18,484 miles
PASS
Mileage158,453 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,379 miles
Since last MOT+14,958 miles
PASS
Mileage143,421 miles
Since last MOT+18,405 miles
PASS
Mileage125,016 miles
Since last MOT+29,511 miles
PASS
Mileage95,505 miles
Since last MOT+20,486 miles
PASS
Mileage75,019 miles
Since last MOT+15,878 miles
PASS
Mileage59,141 miles
Since last MOT+14,472 miles
PASS
Mileage44,669 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

RegistrationSL52 EVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SL52 EVX

What car is SL52 EVX?

SL52 EVX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SL52 EVX?

The last recorded mileage for SL52 EVX was 194,970 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL52 EVX passed its MOT?

SL52 EVX has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2018.

Is SL52 EVX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL52 EVX 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 SL52 EVX?

SL52 EVX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.