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SN52 VXX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 14 (50% pass rate). It has 192,592 miles on the clock, averaging 8,821 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SN52 VXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
192,592
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 14 failed

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

14

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
8,821

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading192,592 miles
Reading date
Miles last year45
Average per year8,821
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SN52 VXX 43k80k118k155k193k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage192,592 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,547 miles
Since last MOT+5,453 miles
PASS
Mileage187,094 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,086 miles
Since last MOT+8,414 miles
PASS
Mileage178,672 miles
Since last MOT+8,032 miles
PASS
Mileage170,640 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,600 miles
Since last MOT+11,018 miles
PASS
Mileage159,582 miles
Since last MOT+312 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,270 miles
Since last MOT+9,976 miles
PASS
Mileage149,294 miles
Since last MOT+344 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,950 miles
Since last MOT+9,444 miles
PASS
Mileage139,506 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,406 miles
Since last MOT+11,623 miles
PASS
Mileage127,783 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,693 miles
Since last MOT+11,124 miles
PASS
Mileage116,569 miles
Since last MOT+11,095 miles
PASS
Mileage105,474 miles
Since last MOT+278 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,196 miles
Since last MOT+12,918 miles
PASS
Mileage92,278 miles
Since last MOT+10,189 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,089 miles
Since last MOT+8,306 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,783 miles
Since last MOT+7,972 miles
PASS
Mileage65,811 miles
Since last MOT+7,672 miles
PASS
Mileage58,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,139 miles
Since last MOT+7,844 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,295 miles
Since last MOT+7,077 miles
PASS
Mileage43,218 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,217 miles
Since last MOT+168 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,049 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

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

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About SN52 VXX

What car is SN52 VXX?

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

What is the mileage of SN52 VXX?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 VXX was 192,592 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 VXX passed its MOT?

SN52 VXX has had 28 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (14 passes, 14 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2023.

Is SN52 VXX ULEZ compliant?

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

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