Vehicle summary
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 146,372 miles on the clock, averaging 9,381 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 YWU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 146,372 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,981 |
| Average per year | 9,381 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SN52 YWU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SN — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SN52 YWU
What car is SN52 YWU?
SN52 YWU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SN52 YWU?
The last recorded mileage for SN52 YWU was 146,372 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SN52 YWU passed its MOT?
SN52 YWU has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2016.
Is SN52 YWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN52 YWU 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 YWU?
SN52 YWU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.