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SL02 BYH

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 89,393 miles on the clock, averaging 4,428 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 BYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,393
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,428

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 reading89,393 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,428
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL02 BYH 21k38k55k72k89k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,393 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,392 miles
Since last MOT+2,415 miles
PASS
Mileage86,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,977 miles
Since last MOT+2,701 miles
PASS
Mileage84,276 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,275 miles
Since last MOT+4,685 miles
PASS
Mileage79,590 miles
Since last MOT+179 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,411 miles
Since last MOT+3,457 miles
PASS
Mileage75,954 miles
Since last MOT+2,897 miles
PASS
Mileage73,057 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,057 miles
Since last MOT+4,159 miles
PASS
Mileage68,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,898 miles
Since last MOT+3,890 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,008 miles
Since last MOT+4,643 miles
PASS
Mileage60,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,365 miles
Since last MOT+4,060 miles
PASS
Mileage56,305 miles
Since last MOT+4,440 miles
PASS
Mileage51,865 miles
Since last MOT+4,040 miles
PASS
Mileage47,825 miles
Since last MOT+4,856 miles
PASS
Mileage42,969 miles
Since last MOT+3,134 miles
PASS
Mileage39,835 miles
Since last MOT+1,815 miles
PASS
Mileage38,020 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,013 miles
Since last MOT+17,162 miles
PASS
Mileage20,851 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL02 BYH

What car is SL02 BYH?

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

What is the mileage of SL02 BYH?

The last recorded mileage for SL02 BYH was 89,393 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL02 BYH passed its MOT?

SL02 BYH has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2021.

Is SL02 BYH ULEZ compliant?

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

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