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SY52 OUL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 105,429 miles on the clock, averaging 3,877 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for SY52 OUL

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,429
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,877

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading105,429 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year3,877
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY52 OUL 56k68k81k93k105k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,429 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,423 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
PASS
Mileage105,291 miles
Since last MOT+287 miles
PASS
Mileage105,004 miles
Since last MOT+949 miles
PASS
Mileage104,055 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,727 miles
PASS
Mileage100,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,326 miles
Since last MOT+4,757 miles
PASS
Mileage95,569 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,568 miles
Since last MOT+5,377 miles
PASS
Mileage90,191 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,190 miles
Since last MOT+6,784 miles
PASS
Mileage83,406 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,401 miles
Since last MOT+5,306 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,095 miles
Since last MOT+4,770 miles
PASS
Mileage73,325 miles
Since last MOT+3,459 miles
PASS
Mileage69,866 miles
Since last MOT+3,044 miles
PASS
Mileage66,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,822 miles
Since last MOT+11,182 miles
PASS
Mileage55,640 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 OUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SY52 OUL

What car is SY52 OUL?

SY52 OUL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.

What is the mileage of SY52 OUL?

The last recorded mileage for SY52 OUL was 105,429 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY52 OUL passed its MOT?

SY52 OUL has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2019.

Is SY52 OUL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY52 OUL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY52 OUL?

SY52 OUL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.