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SL52 UFG

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 210,128 miles on the clock, averaging 12,332 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 UFG

MOT Status
Due date passed
210,128
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,332

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading210,128 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year12,332
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL52 UFG 82k114k146k178k210k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage210,128 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage210,126 miles
Since last MOT+18,847 miles
PASS
Mileage191,279 miles
Since last MOT+14,257 miles
PASS
Mileage177,022 miles
Since last MOT+10,565 miles
PASS
Mileage166,457 miles
Since last MOT+12,725 miles
PASS
Mileage153,732 miles
Since last MOT+13,358 miles
PASS
Mileage140,374 miles
Since last MOT+12,232 miles
PASS
Mileage128,142 miles
Since last MOT+12,439 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,703 miles
Since last MOT+12,810 miles
PASS
Mileage102,893 miles
Since last MOT+4,628 miles
PASS
Mileage98,265 miles
Since last MOT+16,714 miles
PASS
Mileage81,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,551 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 UFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SL52 UFG

What car is SL52 UFG?

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

What is the mileage of SL52 UFG?

The last recorded mileage for SL52 UFG was 210,128 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL52 UFG passed its MOT?

SL52 UFG has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2017.

Is SL52 UFG ULEZ compliant?

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

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