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ME02 SFO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 172,683 miles on the clock, averaging 10,575 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 ME02 SFO

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,683
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,575

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,683 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,022
Average per year10,575
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ME02 SFO 43k76k108k140k173k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,683 miles
Since last MOT+9,022 miles
PASS
Mileage163,661 miles
Since last MOT+7,337 miles
PASS
Mileage156,324 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,230 miles
Since last MOT+11,187 miles
PASS
Mileage145,043 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,042 miles
Since last MOT+10,918 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,124 miles
Since last MOT+9,186 miles
PASS
Mileage124,938 miles
Since last MOT+13,601 miles
PASS
Mileage111,337 miles
Since last MOT+13,548 miles
PASS
Mileage97,789 miles
Since last MOT+16,560 miles
PASS
Mileage81,229 miles
Since last MOT+10,860 miles
PASS
Mileage70,369 miles
Since last MOT+9,450 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,919 miles
Since last MOT+8,253 miles
PASS
Mileage52,666 miles
Since last MOT+9,284 miles
PASS
Mileage43,382 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

RegistrationME02 SFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeME — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About ME02 SFO

What car is ME02 SFO?

ME02 SFO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of ME02 SFO?

The last recorded mileage for ME02 SFO was 172,683 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ME02 SFO passed its MOT?

ME02 SFO has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2018.

Is ME02 SFO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ME02 SFO 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 ME02 SFO?

ME02 SFO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.