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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 232,526 miles on the clock, averaging 10,106 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 SW52 BXO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 232,526 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,142 |
| Average per year | 10,106 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 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 | SW52 BXO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SW52 BXO
What car is SW52 BXO?
SW52 BXO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2002.
What is the mileage of SW52 BXO?
The last recorded mileage for SW52 BXO was 232,526 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW52 BXO passed its MOT?
SW52 BXO has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2025.
Is SW52 BXO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW52 BXO 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 SW52 BXO?
SW52 BXO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.