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SL02 BVY

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 2 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 76,695 miles on the clock, averaging 11,100 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 SL02 BVY

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,695
Last Mileage
Recorded
2
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 2 tests on record
11,100

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading76,695 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,086
Average per year11,100
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL02 BVY 66k68k71k74k77k '06'07

Check SL02 BVY

Full MOT Test History 2 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,695 miles
Since last MOT+11,086 miles
PASS
Mileage65,609 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 BVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SL02 BVY

What car is SL02 BVY?

SL02 BVY is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SL02 BVY?

The last recorded mileage for SL02 BVY was 76,695 miles, recorded on 9 May 2007 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL02 BVY passed its MOT?

SL02 BVY has had 2 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (2 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2007.

Is SL02 BVY ULEZ compliant?

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

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