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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 186,990 miles on the clock, averaging 8,458 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SV52 LJF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 186,990 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 142 |
| Average per year | 8,458 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | SV52 LJF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SV — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SV52 LJF
What car is SV52 LJF?
SV52 LJF is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2002.
What is the mileage of SV52 LJF?
The last recorded mileage for SV52 LJF was 186,990 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SV52 LJF passed its MOT?
SV52 LJF has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2023.
Is SV52 LJF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV52 LJF 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 LJF?
SV52 LJF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.