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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 118,837 miles on the clock, averaging 7,228 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 SY52 GUE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 118,837 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 7,228 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | SY52 GUE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SY52 GUE
What car is SY52 GUE?
SY52 GUE is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.
What is the mileage of SY52 GUE?
The last recorded mileage for SY52 GUE was 118,837 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY52 GUE passed its MOT?
SY52 GUE has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2017.
Is SY52 GUE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY52 GUE 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 SY52 GUE?
SY52 GUE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.