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SA02 TWU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 212,812 miles on the clock, averaging 8,107 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 SA02 TWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
212,812
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,107

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading212,812 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,711
Average per year8,107
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA02 TWU 79k112k146k179k213k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage212,812 miles
Since last MOT+3,711 miles
PASS
Mileage209,101 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage209,096 miles
Since last MOT+8,983 miles
PASS
Mileage200,113 miles
Since last MOT+4,302 miles
PASS
Mileage195,811 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,799 miles
Since last MOT+7,726 miles
PASS
Mileage188,073 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,071 miles
Since last MOT+10,317 miles
PASS
Mileage177,754 miles
Since last MOT+11,233 miles
PASS
Mileage166,521 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,519 miles
Since last MOT+10,904 miles
PASS
Mileage155,615 miles
Since last MOT+9,371 miles
PASS
Mileage146,244 miles
Since last MOT+5,925 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,319 miles
Since last MOT+14,735 miles
PASS
Mileage125,584 miles
Since last MOT+5,930 miles
PASS
Mileage119,654 miles
Since last MOT+8,458 miles
PASS
Mileage111,196 miles
Since last MOT+15,169 miles
PASS
Mileage96,027 miles
Since last MOT+6,400 miles
PASS
Mileage89,627 miles
Since last MOT+4,221 miles
PASS
Mileage85,406 miles
Since last MOT+6,616 miles
PASS
Mileage78,790 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 TWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SA02 TWU

What car is SA02 TWU?

SA02 TWU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SA02 TWU?

The last recorded mileage for SA02 TWU was 212,812 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA02 TWU passed its MOT?

SA02 TWU has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2023.

Is SA02 TWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA02 TWU 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 TWU?

SA02 TWU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.