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SK02 YHJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 88,443 miles on the clock, averaging 4,301 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for SK02 YHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,443
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,301

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,443 miles
Reading date
Miles last year964
Average per year4,301
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK02 YHJ 24k40k56k72k88k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,443 miles
Since last MOT+964 miles
PASS
Mileage87,479 miles
Since last MOT+3,894 miles
PASS
Mileage83,585 miles
Since last MOT+4,835 miles
PASS
Mileage78,750 miles
Since last MOT+5,249 miles
PASS
Mileage73,501 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,486 miles
Since last MOT+5,541 miles
PASS
Mileage67,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,945 miles
Since last MOT+6,092 miles
PASS
Mileage61,853 miles
Since last MOT+7,463 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,390 miles
Since last MOT+3,431 miles
PASS
Mileage50,959 miles
Since last MOT+3,345 miles
PASS
Mileage47,614 miles
Since last MOT+3,782 miles
PASS
Mileage43,832 miles
Since last MOT+4,143 miles
PASS
Mileage39,689 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,673 miles
Since last MOT+3,819 miles
PASS
Mileage35,854 miles
Since last MOT+3,956 miles
PASS
Mileage31,898 miles
Since last MOT+4,218 miles
PASS
Mileage27,680 miles
Since last MOT+3,586 miles
PASS
Mileage24,094 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 YHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SK02 YHJ

What car is SK02 YHJ?

SK02 YHJ is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SK02 YHJ?

The last recorded mileage for SK02 YHJ was 88,443 miles, recorded on 24 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK02 YHJ passed its MOT?

SK02 YHJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2021.

Is SK02 YHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK02 YHJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SK02 YHJ?

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