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SK02 OPU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 240,180 miles on the clock, averaging 6,239 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 SK02 OPU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
240,180
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,239

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading240,180 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,244
Average per year6,239
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK02 OPU 117k148k179k209k240k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage240,180 miles
Since last MOT+7,244 miles
PASS
Mileage232,936 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage232,874 miles
Since last MOT+5,334 miles
PASS
Mileage227,540 miles
Since last MOT+6,316 miles
PASS
Mileage221,224 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
PASS
Mileage215,591 miles
Since last MOT+5,789 miles
PASS
Mileage209,802 miles
Since last MOT+6,432 miles
PASS
Mileage203,370 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,360 miles
Since last MOT+6,701 miles
PASS
Mileage196,659 miles
Since last MOT+11,904 miles
PASS
Mileage184,755 miles
PASS
Mileage236,687 miles
Since last MOT+8,984 miles
PASS
Mileage227,703 miles
Since last MOT+11,106 miles
PASS
Mileage216,597 miles
Since last MOT+14,295 miles
PASS
Mileage202,302 miles
PASS
Mileage485,651 miles
Since last MOT+317,246 miles
PASS
Mileage168,405 miles
Since last MOT+13,730 miles
PASS
Mileage154,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,675 miles
Since last MOT+5,581 miles
PASS
Mileage149,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,094 miles
Since last MOT+8,098 miles
PASS
Mileage140,996 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,969 miles
Since last MOT+8,176 miles
PASS
Mileage132,793 miles
Since last MOT+15,508 miles
PASS
Mileage117,285 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

RegistrationSK02 OPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SK02 OPU

What car is SK02 OPU?

SK02 OPU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SK02 OPU?

The last recorded mileage for SK02 OPU was 240,180 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK02 OPU passed its MOT?

SK02 OPU has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2025.

Is SK02 OPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK02 OPU 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 SK02 OPU?

SK02 OPU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.