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SL02 BXD

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
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 1595cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 51,206 miles on the clock, averaging 2,772 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 BXD

MOT Status
Due date passed
51,206
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,772

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

Low mileage
Latest reading51,206 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year2,772
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL02 BXD 4k16k28k39k51k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,206 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,205 miles
Since last MOT+2,346 miles
PASS
Mileage48,859 miles
Since last MOT+3,019 miles
PASS
Mileage45,840 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,840 miles
Since last MOT+5,194 miles
PASS
Mileage40,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,646 miles
Since last MOT+5,227 miles
PASS
Mileage35,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,419 miles
Since last MOT+4,463 miles
PASS
Mileage30,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,956 miles
Since last MOT+4,717 miles
PASS
Mileage26,239 miles
Since last MOT+5,761 miles
PASS
Mileage20,478 miles
Since last MOT+5,439 miles
PASS
Mileage15,039 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,039 miles
Since last MOT+4,058 miles
PASS
Mileage10,981 miles
Since last MOT+1,667 miles
PASS
Mileage9,314 miles
Since last MOT+1,303 miles
PASS
Mileage8,011 miles
Since last MOT+914 miles
PASS
Mileage7,097 miles
Since last MOT+445 miles
PASS
Mileage6,652 miles
Since last MOT+1,710 miles
PASS
Mileage4,942 miles
Since last MOT+514 miles
PASS
Mileage4,428 miles
Since last MOT+506 miles
PASS
Mileage3,922 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 BXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SL02 BXD

What car is SL02 BXD?

SL02 BXD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SL02 BXD?

The last recorded mileage for SL02 BXD was 51,206 miles, recorded on 26 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL02 BXD passed its MOT?

SL02 BXD has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2023.

Is SL02 BXD ULEZ compliant?

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

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