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SH02 XMG

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 51,431 miles on the clock, averaging 6,346 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 SH02 XMG

MOT Status
Due date passed
51,431
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
6,346

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading51,431 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,346
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH02 XMG 35k39k43k47k51k '05'08'07

Check SH02 XMG

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,431 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,431 miles
Since last MOT+2,967 miles
PASS
Mileage48,464 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,454 miles
Since last MOT+3,982 miles
PASS
Mileage44,472 miles
Since last MOT+5,425 miles
PASS
Mileage39,047 miles
Since last MOT+4,104 miles
PASS
Mileage34,943 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

RegistrationSH02 XMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SH02 XMG

What car is SH02 XMG?

SH02 XMG is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SH02 XMG?

The last recorded mileage for SH02 XMG was 51,431 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH02 XMG passed its MOT?

SH02 XMG has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2008.

Is SH02 XMG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH02 XMG 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 SH02 XMG?

SH02 XMG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.