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SK02 PVU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 170,182 miles on the clock, averaging 12,595 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SK02 PVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,182
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
12,595

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,182 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,595
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK02 PVU 31k66k101k135k170k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,182 miles
Since last MOT+5,159 miles
PASS
Mileage165,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,023 miles
Since last MOT+7,387 miles
PASS
Mileage157,636 miles
Since last MOT+9,513 miles
PASS
Mileage148,123 miles
Since last MOT+14,472 miles
PASS
Mileage133,651 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,650 miles
Since last MOT+15,323 miles
PASS
Mileage118,327 miles
Since last MOT+17,437 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,890 miles
Since last MOT+13,273 miles
PASS
Mileage87,617 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,536 miles
Since last MOT+12,725 miles
PASS
Mileage74,811 miles
Since last MOT+13,615 miles
PASS
Mileage61,196 miles
Since last MOT+235 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,961 miles
Since last MOT+13,363 miles
PASS
Mileage47,598 miles
Since last MOT+16,281 miles
PASS
Mileage31,317 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 PVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SK02 PVU

What car is SK02 PVU?

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

What is the mileage of SK02 PVU?

The last recorded mileage for SK02 PVU was 170,182 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK02 PVU passed its MOT?

SK02 PVU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2017.

Is SK02 PVU ULEZ compliant?

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

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