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SV52 GFE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 171,174 miles on the clock, averaging 9,723 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 SV52 GFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,174
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,723

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,174 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,723
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SV52 GFE 60k88k116k143k171k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,174 miles
Since last MOT+7,064 miles
PASS
Mileage164,110 miles
Since last MOT+9,821 miles
PASS
Mileage154,289 miles
Since last MOT+8,089 miles
PASS
Mileage146,200 miles
Since last MOT+7,443 miles
PASS
Mileage138,757 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,754 miles
Since last MOT+11,051 miles
PASS
Mileage127,703 miles
Since last MOT+323 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,380 miles
Since last MOT+9,685 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,695 miles
Since last MOT+9,608 miles
PASS
Mileage108,087 miles
Since last MOT+11,440 miles
PASS
Mileage96,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,647 miles
Since last MOT+8,836 miles
PASS
Mileage87,811 miles
Since last MOT+13,895 miles
PASS
Mileage73,916 miles
Since last MOT+13,957 miles
PASS
Mileage59,959 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

RegistrationSV52 GFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSV — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SV52 GFE

What car is SV52 GFE?

SV52 GFE is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2002.

What is the mileage of SV52 GFE?

The last recorded mileage for SV52 GFE was 171,174 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SV52 GFE passed its MOT?

SV52 GFE has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2018.

Is SV52 GFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV52 GFE 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 SV52 GFE?

SV52 GFE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.