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SN52 WMU

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 118,788 miles on the clock, averaging 6,505 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 WMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,788
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,505

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,788 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,179
Average per year6,505
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SN52 WMU 53k69k86k102k119k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,788 miles
Since last MOT+6,179 miles
PASS
Mileage112,609 miles
Since last MOT+3,968 miles
PASS
Mileage108,641 miles
Since last MOT+5,140 miles
PASS
Mileage103,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,501 miles
Since last MOT+6,416 miles
PASS
Mileage97,085 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,084 miles
Since last MOT+4,751 miles
PASS
Mileage92,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,333 miles
Since last MOT+4,393 miles
PASS
Mileage87,940 miles
Since last MOT+7,747 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,193 miles
Since last MOT+7,203 miles
PASS
Mileage72,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,990 miles
Since last MOT+8,651 miles
PASS
Mileage64,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,339 miles
Since last MOT+11,520 miles
PASS
Mileage52,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,819 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 WMU
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 WMU

What car is SN52 WMU?

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

What is the mileage of SN52 WMU?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 WMU was 118,788 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 WMU passed its MOT?

SN52 WMU has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2016.

Is SN52 WMU ULEZ compliant?

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

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