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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1781cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 139,504 miles on the clock, averaging 5,896 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL52 GBE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 139,504 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,896 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL52 GBE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SL52 GBE
What car is SL52 GBE?
SL52 GBE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SL52 GBE?
The last recorded mileage for SL52 GBE was 139,504 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL52 GBE passed its MOT?
SL52 GBE has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2023.
Is SL52 GBE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL52 GBE 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 GBE?
SL52 GBE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.