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SN52 XOT

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 238,370 miles on the clock, averaging 13,115 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SN52 XOT

MOT Status
Due date passed
238,370
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
13,115

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading238,370 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,988
Average per year13,115
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN52 XOT 100k134k169k204k238k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage238,370 miles
Since last MOT+7,988 miles
PASS
Mileage230,382 miles
Since last MOT+15,861 miles
PASS
Mileage214,521 miles
PASS
Mileage217,698 miles
Since last MOT+7,978 miles
PASS
Mileage209,720 miles
Since last MOT+8,480 miles
PASS
Mileage201,240 miles
Since last MOT+7,982 miles
PASS
Mileage193,258 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,218 miles
Since last MOT+9,095 miles
PASS
Mileage184,123 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,062 miles
Since last MOT+27,844 miles
PASS
Mileage156,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,218 miles
Since last MOT+26,950 miles
PASS
Mileage129,268 miles
Since last MOT+29,393 miles
PASS
Mileage99,875 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SN52 XOT

What car is SN52 XOT?

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

What is the mileage of SN52 XOT?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 XOT was 238,370 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 XOT passed its MOT?

SN52 XOT has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2017.

Is SN52 XOT ULEZ compliant?

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

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