Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
SN52 FVZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Beige Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBeige
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 118,637 miles on the clock, averaging 5,995 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 SN52 FVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,637
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,995

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,637 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,995
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN52 FVZ 35k56k77k98k119k '06'20'14

Check SN52 FVZ

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,637 miles
Since last MOT+8,597 miles
PASS
Mileage110,040 miles
Since last MOT+617 miles
PASS
Mileage109,423 miles
Since last MOT+8,948 miles
PASS
Mileage100,475 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,427 miles
Since last MOT+7,868 miles
PASS
Mileage92,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,559 miles
Since last MOT+5,083 miles
PASS
Mileage87,476 miles
Since last MOT+6,066 miles
PASS
Mileage81,410 miles
Since last MOT+6,428 miles
PASS
Mileage74,982 miles
Since last MOT+8,510 miles
PASS
Mileage66,472 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,468 miles
Since last MOT+5,885 miles
PASS
Mileage60,583 miles
Since last MOT+5,723 miles
PASS
Mileage54,860 miles
Since last MOT+4,127 miles
PASS
Mileage50,733 miles
Since last MOT+2,906 miles
PASS
Mileage47,827 miles
Since last MOT+5,895 miles
PASS
Mileage41,932 miles
Since last MOT+6,703 miles
PASS
Mileage35,229 miles
Since last MOT+584 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,645 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Golf often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Check DVSA recall data directly

Search specialist VAG forums

Read our Volkswagen Golf Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Volkswagen Golf

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 FVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

More SN52 F plates

Browse all SN52 F registrations from Edinburgh.

About SN52 FVZ

What car is SN52 FVZ?

SN52 FVZ is an beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SN52 FVZ?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 FVZ was 118,637 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 FVZ passed its MOT?

SN52 FVZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2020.

Is SN52 FVZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN52 FVZ 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 SN52 FVZ?

SN52 FVZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.