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SL02 BZH

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 162,661 miles on the clock, averaging 7,964 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SL02 BZH

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,661
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,964

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading162,661 miles
Reading date
Miles last year231
Average per year7,964
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL02 BZH 74k96k118k140k163k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,661 miles
Since last MOT+231 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,430 miles
Since last MOT+13,418 miles
PASS
Mileage149,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,012 miles
Since last MOT+10,947 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,065 miles
Since last MOT+9,681 miles
PASS
Mileage128,384 miles
Since last MOT+4,383 miles
PASS
Mileage124,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,001 miles
Since last MOT+17,728 miles
PASS
Mileage106,273 miles
Since last MOT+9,527 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,746 miles
Since last MOT+11,412 miles
PASS
Mileage85,334 miles
Since last MOT+785 miles
PASS
Mileage84,549 miles
Since last MOT+3,268 miles
PASS
Mileage81,281 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,266 miles
Since last MOT+3,589 miles
PASS
Mileage77,677 miles
Since last MOT+3,909 miles
PASS
Mileage73,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,768 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 BZH
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 BZH

What car is SL02 BZH?

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

What is the mileage of SL02 BZH?

The last recorded mileage for SL02 BZH was 162,661 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL02 BZH passed its MOT?

SL02 BZH has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2017.

Is SL02 BZH ULEZ compliant?

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

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