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SN52 VZA

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 154,607 miles on the clock, averaging 8,583 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 VZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,607
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,583

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 reading154,607 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,583
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SN52 VZA 32k62k93k124k155k '05'19'14

Check SN52 VZA

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,607 miles
Since last MOT+11,466 miles
PASS
Mileage143,141 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,140 miles
Since last MOT+14,634 miles
PASS
Mileage128,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,506 miles
Since last MOT+14,432 miles
PASS
Mileage114,074 miles
Since last MOT+378 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,696 miles
Since last MOT+14,044 miles
PASS
Mileage99,652 miles
Since last MOT+295 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,357 miles
Since last MOT+5,785 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,572 miles
Since last MOT+6,034 miles
PASS
Mileage87,538 miles
Since last MOT+6,902 miles
PASS
Mileage80,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,636 miles
Since last MOT+7,559 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,077 miles
Since last MOT+5,584 miles
PASS
Mileage67,493 miles
Since last MOT+10,753 miles
PASS
Mileage56,740 miles
Since last MOT+7,034 miles
PASS
Mileage49,706 miles
Since last MOT+8,031 miles
PASS
Mileage41,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,675 miles
Since last MOT+9,930 miles
PASS
Mileage31,745 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 VZA
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 VZA

What car is SN52 VZA?

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

What is the mileage of SN52 VZA?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 VZA was 154,607 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 VZA passed its MOT?

SN52 VZA has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2019.

Is SN52 VZA ULEZ compliant?

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

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