Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
SL02 DAO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 97,703 miles on the clock, averaging 4,371 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SL02 DAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,703
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,371

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 reading97,703 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,371
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL02 DAO 16k37k57k77k98k '06'25'15

Check SL02 DAO

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,703 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,702 miles
Since last MOT+1,388 miles
PASS
Mileage96,314 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,251 miles
Since last MOT+2,322 miles
PASS
Mileage93,929 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,924 miles
Since last MOT+9,889 miles
PASS
Mileage84,035 miles
Since last MOT+5,113 miles
PASS
Mileage78,922 miles
Since last MOT+9,092 miles
PASS
Mileage69,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,830 miles
Since last MOT+5,075 miles
PASS
Mileage64,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,755 miles
Since last MOT+5,042 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,713 miles
Since last MOT+4,297 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,416 miles
Since last MOT+4,500 miles
PASS
Mileage50,916 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,916 miles
Since last MOT+4,328 miles
PASS
Mileage46,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,588 miles
Since last MOT+5,886 miles
PASS
Mileage40,702 miles
Since last MOT+7,713 miles
PASS
Mileage32,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,989 miles
Since last MOT+5,967 miles
PASS
Mileage27,022 miles
Since last MOT+6,066 miles
PASS
Mileage20,956 miles
Since last MOT+4,750 miles
PASS
Mileage16,206 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Golf often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Sparse Fault Data

Read our Volkswagen Golf Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Volkswagen Golf

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 DAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

More SL02 D plates

Browse all SL02 D registrations from Edinburgh.

About SL02 DAO

What car is SL02 DAO?

SL02 DAO is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SL02 DAO?

The last recorded mileage for SL02 DAO was 97,703 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL02 DAO passed its MOT?

SL02 DAO has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2025.

Is SL02 DAO ULEZ compliant?

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

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