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SN52 JNX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 10 (67% pass rate). It has 157,746 miles on the clock, averaging 6,093 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 SN52 JNX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
157,746
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
6,093

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 reading157,746 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,093
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN52 JNX 40k70k99k128k158k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,746 miles
Since last MOT+3,514 miles
PASS
Mileage154,232 miles
Since last MOT+2,523 miles
PASS
Mileage151,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,709 miles
Since last MOT+2,711 miles
PASS
Mileage148,998 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,996 miles
Since last MOT+4,002 miles
PASS
Mileage144,994 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,990 miles
Since last MOT+4,539 miles
PASS
Mileage140,451 miles
Since last MOT+6,877 miles
PASS
Mileage133,574 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,572 miles
Since last MOT+6,906 miles
PASS
Mileage126,666 miles
Since last MOT+8,020 miles
PASS
Mileage118,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,646 miles
Since last MOT+10,632 miles
PASS
Mileage108,014 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,014 miles
Since last MOT+11,334 miles
PASS
Mileage96,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,680 miles
Since last MOT+8,826 miles
PASS
Mileage87,854 miles
Since last MOT+4,692 miles
PASS
Mileage83,162 miles
Since last MOT+4,103 miles
PASS
Mileage79,059 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,050 miles
Since last MOT+3,642 miles
PASS
Mileage75,408 miles
Since last MOT+5,237 miles
PASS
Mileage70,171 miles
Since last MOT+2,326 miles
PASS
Mileage67,845 miles
Since last MOT+5,002 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,843 miles
Since last MOT+5,535 miles
PASS
Mileage57,308 miles
Since last MOT+7,604 miles
PASS
Mileage49,704 miles
Since last MOT+9,260 miles
PASS
Mileage40,444 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 JNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SN52 JNX

What car is SN52 JNX?

SN52 JNX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SN52 JNX?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 JNX was 157,746 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 JNX passed its MOT?

SN52 JNX has had 30 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (20 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2025.

Is SN52 JNX ULEZ compliant?

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

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