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SK02 VLY

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 196,888 miles on the clock, averaging 12,895 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 VLY

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,888
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,895

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,888 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year12,895
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK02 VLY 40k79k119k158k197k '06'18'12

Check SK02 VLY

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,888 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,887 miles
Since last MOT+4,552 miles
PASS
Mileage192,335 miles
Since last MOT+22,771 miles
PASS
Mileage169,564 miles
Since last MOT+14,893 miles
PASS
Mileage154,671 miles
Since last MOT+9,667 miles
PASS
Mileage145,004 miles
Since last MOT+6,487 miles
PASS
Mileage138,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,517 miles
Since last MOT+13,029 miles
PASS
Mileage125,488 miles
Since last MOT+12,724 miles
PASS
Mileage112,764 miles
Since last MOT+13,258 miles
PASS
Mileage99,506 miles
Since last MOT+11,562 miles
PASS
Mileage87,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,944 miles
Since last MOT+14,149 miles
PASS
Mileage73,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,795 miles
Since last MOT+16,567 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,228 miles
Since last MOT+16,439 miles
PASS
Mileage40,789 miles
Since last MOT+572 miles
PASS
Mileage40,217 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 VLY
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 VLY

What car is SK02 VLY?

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

What is the mileage of SK02 VLY?

The last recorded mileage for SK02 VLY was 196,888 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK02 VLY passed its MOT?

SK02 VLY has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Jul 2018.

Is SK02 VLY ULEZ compliant?

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

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