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SY52 WPX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Yellow Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourYellow
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 489,463 miles on the clock, averaging 27,839 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 SY52 WPX

MOT Status
Due date passed
489,463
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2012
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
27,839

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading489,463 miles
Reading date
Miles last year46
Average per year27,839
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY52 WPX 240k302k365k427k489k '12'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage489,463 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage489,417 miles
Since last MOT+958 miles
FAIL
Mileage488,459 miles
Since last MOT+21,289 miles
PASS
Mileage467,170 miles
Since last MOT+27,972 miles
PASS
Mileage439,198 miles
Since last MOT+26,756 miles
PASS
Mileage412,442 miles
Since last MOT+27,588 miles
PASS
Mileage384,854 miles
Since last MOT+33,704 miles
PASS
Mileage351,150 miles
Since last MOT+25,488 miles
PASS
Mileage325,662 miles
Since last MOT+27,593 miles
PASS
Mileage298,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage298,069 miles
Since last MOT+33,774 miles
PASS
Mileage264,295 miles
Since last MOT+24,371 miles
PASS
Mileage239,924 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

RegistrationSY52 WPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SY52 WPX

What car is SY52 WPX?

SY52 WPX is an yellow Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.

What is the mileage of SY52 WPX?

The last recorded mileage for SY52 WPX was 489,463 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY52 WPX passed its MOT?

SY52 WPX has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2021.

Is SY52 WPX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY52 WPX 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 WPX?

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