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PL02 SVR

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 201,797 miles on the clock, averaging 11,986 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 PL02 SVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
201,797
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,986

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading201,797 miles
Reading date
Miles last year25
Average per year11,986
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 SVR 91k119k147k174k202k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage201,797 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage201,772 miles
Since last MOT+4,322 miles
PASS
Mileage197,450 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,448 miles
Since last MOT+4,088 miles
PASS
Mileage193,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,360 miles
Since last MOT+104,609 miles
PASS
Mileage88,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,751 miles
PASS
Mileage209,201 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage209,199 miles
Since last MOT+22,173 miles
PASS
Mileage187,026 miles
Since last MOT+22,714 miles
PASS
Mileage164,312 miles
Since last MOT+25,022 miles
PASS
Mileage139,290 miles
Since last MOT+27,768 miles
PASS
Mileage111,522 miles
Since last MOT+20,024 miles
PASS
Mileage91,498 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

RegistrationPL02 SVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 SVR

What car is PL02 SVR?

PL02 SVR is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PL02 SVR?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 SVR was 201,797 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 SVR passed its MOT?

PL02 SVR has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2015.

Is PL02 SVR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL02 SVR 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 PL02 SVR?

PL02 SVR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.