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SK02 OVW

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 116,069 miles on the clock, averaging 8,000 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 SK02 OVW

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,069
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,000

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 reading116,069 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,000
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK02 OVW 23k46k69k93k116k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,069 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,066 miles
Since last MOT+5,382 miles
PASS
Mileage110,684 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,676 miles
Since last MOT+6,292 miles
PASS
Mileage104,384 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,381 miles
Since last MOT+7,875 miles
PASS
Mileage96,506 miles
Since last MOT+9,406 miles
PASS
Mileage87,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,100 miles
Since last MOT+11,030 miles
PASS
Mileage76,070 miles
Since last MOT+859 miles
PASS
Mileage75,211 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,211 miles
Since last MOT+12,415 miles
PASS
Mileage62,796 miles
Since last MOT+8,880 miles
PASS
Mileage53,916 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,915 miles
Since last MOT+9,197 miles
PASS
Mileage44,718 miles
Since last MOT+7,491 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,227 miles
Since last MOT+6,097 miles
PASS
Mileage31,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,130 miles
Since last MOT+8,302 miles
PASS
Mileage22,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,828 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SK02 OVW

What car is SK02 OVW?

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

What is the mileage of SK02 OVW?

The last recorded mileage for SK02 OVW was 116,069 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK02 OVW passed its MOT?

SK02 OVW has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2017.

Is SK02 OVW ULEZ compliant?

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

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