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 Diesel 1896cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 196,279 miles on the clock, averaging 15,542 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 UEM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 196,279 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,569 |
| Average per year | 15,542 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 UEM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SL52 UEM
What car is SL52 UEM?
SL52 UEM is an beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SL52 UEM?
The last recorded mileage for SL52 UEM was 196,279 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL52 UEM passed its MOT?
SL52 UEM has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2014.
Is SL52 UEM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL52 UEM 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 UEM?
SL52 UEM is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.