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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 140,429 miles on the clock, averaging 6,370 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SL52 VHK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 140,429 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,867 |
| Average per year | 6,370 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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 VHK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 VHK
What car is SL52 VHK?
SL52 VHK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SL52 VHK?
The last recorded mileage for SL52 VHK was 140,429 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL52 VHK passed its MOT?
SL52 VHK has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2026.
Is SL52 VHK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL52 VHK 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 VHK?
SL52 VHK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.