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SK02 VSU

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 158,815 miles on the clock, averaging 6,925 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 VSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,815
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,925

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading158,815 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,925
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SK02 VSU 86k104k122k141k159k '07'17'12

Check SK02 VSU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,815 miles
Since last MOT+10,159 miles
PASS
Mileage148,656 miles
Since last MOT+6,501 miles
PASS
Mileage142,155 miles
Since last MOT+7,684 miles
PASS
Mileage134,471 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,467 miles
Since last MOT+8,079 miles
PASS
Mileage126,388 miles
Since last MOT+6,311 miles
PASS
Mileage120,077 miles
Since last MOT+5,973 miles
PASS
Mileage114,104 miles
Since last MOT+5,122 miles
PASS
Mileage108,982 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,979 miles
Since last MOT+3,804 miles
PASS
Mileage105,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,175 miles
Since last MOT+7,780 miles
PASS
Mileage97,395 miles
Since last MOT+11,651 miles
PASS
Mileage85,744 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 VSU
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 VSU

What car is SK02 VSU?

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

What is the mileage of SK02 VSU?

The last recorded mileage for SK02 VSU was 158,815 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK02 VSU passed its MOT?

SK02 VSU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2017.

Is SK02 VSU ULEZ compliant?

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

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