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SL52 FXH

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 98,014 miles on the clock, averaging 6,023 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for SL52 FXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,014
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
93%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,023

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,014 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,557
Average per year6,023
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL52 FXH 17k38k58k78k98k '05'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,014 miles
Since last MOT+18,557 miles
PASS
Mileage79,457 miles
Since last MOT+14,079 miles
PASS
Mileage65,378 miles
Since last MOT+4,258 miles
PASS
Mileage61,120 miles
Since last MOT+2,554 miles
PASS
Mileage58,566 miles
Since last MOT+3,003 miles
PASS
Mileage55,563 miles
Since last MOT+2,592 miles
PASS
Mileage52,971 miles
Since last MOT+2,214 miles
PASS
Mileage50,757 miles
Since last MOT+2,527 miles
PASS
Mileage48,230 miles
Since last MOT+3,352 miles
PASS
Mileage44,878 miles
Since last MOT+3,504 miles
PASS
Mileage41,374 miles
Since last MOT+6,272 miles
PASS
Mileage35,102 miles
Since last MOT+7,748 miles
PASS
Mileage27,354 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,354 miles
Since last MOT+9,878 miles
PASS
Mileage17,476 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 FXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SL52 FXH

What car is SL52 FXH?

SL52 FXH is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SL52 FXH?

The last recorded mileage for SL52 FXH was 98,014 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL52 FXH passed its MOT?

SL52 FXH has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Mar 2019.

Is SL52 FXH ULEZ compliant?

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

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