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SL02 AVG

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 77,705 miles on the clock, averaging 3,279 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 SL02 AVG

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,705
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
3,279

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,705 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18
Average per year3,279
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL02 AVG 27k39k52k65k78k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,705 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,687 miles
Since last MOT+4,818 miles
PASS
Mileage72,869 miles
Since last MOT+7,869 miles
PASS
Mileage65,000 miles
Since last MOT+432 miles
PASS
Mileage64,568 miles
Since last MOT+388 miles
PASS
Mileage64,180 miles
Since last MOT+355 miles
PASS
Mileage63,825 miles
Since last MOT+493 miles
PASS
Mileage63,332 miles
Since last MOT+584 miles
PASS
Mileage62,748 miles
Since last MOT+717 miles
PASS
Mileage62,031 miles
Since last MOT+1,172 miles
PASS
Mileage60,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,859 miles
Since last MOT+4,387 miles
PASS
Mileage56,472 miles
Since last MOT+5,361 miles
PASS
Mileage51,111 miles
Since last MOT+5,716 miles
PASS
Mileage45,395 miles
Since last MOT+4,909 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,486 miles
Since last MOT+6,035 miles
PASS
Mileage34,451 miles
Since last MOT+7,704 miles
PASS
Mileage26,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,747 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 AVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SL02 AVG

What car is SL02 AVG?

SL02 AVG is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SL02 AVG?

The last recorded mileage for SL02 AVG was 77,705 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL02 AVG passed its MOT?

SL02 AVG has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2021.

Is SL02 AVG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL02 AVG 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 SL02 AVG?

SL02 AVG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.