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SN52 VPV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2792cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 129,270 miles on the clock, averaging 7,261 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for SN52 VPV

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,270
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,261

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,270 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,261
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN52 VPV 28k53k78k104k129k '05'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,270 miles
Since last MOT+10,383 miles
PASS
Mileage118,887 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,883 miles
Since last MOT+12,931 miles
PASS
Mileage105,952 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,858 miles
Since last MOT+7,288 miles
PASS
Mileage98,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,570 miles
Since last MOT+6,993 miles
PASS
Mileage91,577 miles
Since last MOT+2,668 miles
PASS
Mileage88,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,909 miles
Since last MOT+5,342 miles
PASS
Mileage83,567 miles
Since last MOT+6,854 miles
PASS
Mileage76,713 miles
Since last MOT+4,989 miles
PASS
Mileage71,724 miles
Since last MOT+4,969 miles
PASS
Mileage66,755 miles
Since last MOT+2,163 miles
PASS
Mileage64,592 miles
Since last MOT+7,813 miles
PASS
Mileage56,779 miles
Since last MOT+8,849 miles
PASS
Mileage47,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,930 miles
Since last MOT+9,102 miles
PASS
Mileage38,828 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,826 miles
Since last MOT+8,332 miles
PASS
Mileage30,494 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,492 miles
Since last MOT+2,953 miles
PASS
Mileage27,539 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,559 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 VPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SN52 VPV

What car is SN52 VPV?

SN52 VPV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SN52 VPV?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 VPV was 129,270 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 VPV passed its MOT?

SN52 VPV has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2019.

Is SN52 VPV ULEZ compliant?

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

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