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GL02 SOH

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 164,516 miles on the clock, averaging 8,332 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 GL02 SOH

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,516
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,332

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading164,516 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,420
Average per year8,332
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL02 SOH 43k73k104k134k165k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,516 miles
Since last MOT+5,420 miles
PASS
Mileage159,096 miles
Since last MOT+7,173 miles
PASS
Mileage151,923 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,919 miles
Since last MOT+7,899 miles
PASS
Mileage144,020 miles
Since last MOT+936 miles
PASS
Mileage143,084 miles
Since last MOT+16,734 miles
PASS
Mileage126,350 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,320 miles
Since last MOT+4,997 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,323 miles
Since last MOT+7,979 miles
PASS
Mileage113,344 miles
Since last MOT+6,485 miles
PASS
Mileage106,859 miles
Since last MOT+7,077 miles
PASS
Mileage99,782 miles
Since last MOT+1,817 miles
PASS
Mileage97,965 miles
Since last MOT+11,056 miles
PASS
Mileage86,909 miles
Since last MOT+11,709 miles
PASS
Mileage75,200 miles
Since last MOT+7,183 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,017 miles
PASS
Mileage76,206 miles
Since last MOT+16,106 miles
PASS
Mileage60,100 miles
Since last MOT+9,966 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,134 miles
Since last MOT+7,084 miles
PASS
Mileage43,050 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 SOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About GL02 SOH

What car is GL02 SOH?

GL02 SOH is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GL02 SOH?

The last recorded mileage for GL02 SOH was 164,516 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL02 SOH passed its MOT?

GL02 SOH has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2021.

Is GL02 SOH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL02 SOH 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 GL02 SOH?

GL02 SOH is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.