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LW02 SYO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Sidcup, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 69,034 miles on the clock, averaging 2,861 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 LW02 SYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,034
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,861

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading69,034 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year2,861
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LW02 SYO 29k39k49k59k69k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,034 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,033 miles
Since last MOT+898 miles
PASS
Mileage68,135 miles
Since last MOT+1,749 miles
PASS
Mileage66,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,386 miles
Since last MOT+1,437 miles
PASS
Mileage64,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,949 miles
Since last MOT+1,858 miles
PASS
Mileage63,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,091 miles
Since last MOT+2,163 miles
PASS
Mileage60,928 miles
Since last MOT+2,468 miles
PASS
Mileage58,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,460 miles
Since last MOT+3,140 miles
PASS
Mileage55,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,320 miles
Since last MOT+3,239 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,081 miles
Since last MOT+3,889 miles
PASS
Mileage48,192 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,189 miles
Since last MOT+2,950 miles
PASS
Mileage45,239 miles
Since last MOT+4,538 miles
PASS
Mileage40,701 miles
Since last MOT+3,449 miles
PASS
Mileage37,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,252 miles
Since last MOT+3,667 miles
PASS
Mileage33,585 miles
Since last MOT+4,555 miles
PASS
Mileage29,030 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 SYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLW — Sidcup, London
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About LW02 SYO

What car is LW02 SYO?

LW02 SYO is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2002.

What is the mileage of LW02 SYO?

The last recorded mileage for LW02 SYO was 69,034 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LW02 SYO passed its MOT?

LW02 SYO has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2020.

Is LW02 SYO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LW02 SYO 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 LW02 SYO?

LW02 SYO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.