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SN52 YRK

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 103,995 miles on the clock, averaging 6,443 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 YRK

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,995
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,443

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading103,995 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,443
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SN52 YRK 42k58k73k89k104k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,995 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,993 miles
Since last MOT+5,698 miles
PASS
Mileage98,295 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,295 miles
Since last MOT+6,057 miles
PASS
Mileage92,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,238 miles
Since last MOT+6,346 miles
PASS
Mileage85,892 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,860 miles
Since last MOT+6,028 miles
PASS
Mileage79,832 miles
Since last MOT+6,340 miles
PASS
Mileage73,492 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,489 miles
Since last MOT+7,528 miles
PASS
Mileage65,961 miles
Since last MOT+6,766 miles
PASS
Mileage59,195 miles
Since last MOT+8,463 miles
PASS
Mileage50,732 miles
Since last MOT+8,635 miles
PASS
Mileage42,097 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 YRK
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 YRK

What car is SN52 YRK?

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

What is the mileage of SN52 YRK?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 YRK was 103,995 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 YRK passed its MOT?

SN52 YRK has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2016.

Is SN52 YRK ULEZ compliant?

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

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