Vehicle summary
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 156,748 miles on the clock, averaging 5,962 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SA02 SWJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 156,748 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,900 |
| Average per year | 5,962 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SA02 SWJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SA — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SA02 SWJ
What car is SA02 SWJ?
SA02 SWJ is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.
What is the mileage of SA02 SWJ?
The last recorded mileage for SA02 SWJ was 156,748 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SA02 SWJ passed its MOT?
SA02 SWJ has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2025.
Is SA02 SWJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA02 SWJ 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 SA02 SWJ?
SA02 SWJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.