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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 112,654 miles on the clock, averaging 6,586 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 UEK
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 112,654 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,024 |
| Average per year | 6,586 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL52 UEK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SL52 UEK
What car is SL52 UEK?
SL52 UEK is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SL52 UEK?
The last recorded mileage for SL52 UEK was 112,654 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL52 UEK passed its MOT?
SL52 UEK has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Jan 2019.
Is SL52 UEK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL52 UEK 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 UEK?
SL52 UEK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.