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SL02 DFA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 78,660 miles on the clock, averaging 3,593 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 DFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,660
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,593

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,660 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,887
Average per year3,593
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL02 DFA 32k44k55k67k79k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,660 miles
Since last MOT+2,887 miles
PASS
Mileage75,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,773 miles
Since last MOT+3,147 miles
PASS
Mileage72,626 miles
Since last MOT+3,608 miles
PASS
Mileage69,018 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,977 miles
Since last MOT+3,667 miles
PASS
Mileage65,310 miles
Since last MOT+3,662 miles
PASS
Mileage61,648 miles
Since last MOT+3,945 miles
PASS
Mileage57,703 miles
Since last MOT+4,102 miles
PASS
Mileage53,601 miles
Since last MOT+4,098 miles
PASS
Mileage49,503 miles
Since last MOT+3,227 miles
PASS
Mileage46,276 miles
Since last MOT+2,959 miles
PASS
Mileage43,317 miles
Since last MOT+3,903 miles
PASS
Mileage39,414 miles
Since last MOT+3,551 miles
PASS
Mileage35,863 miles
Since last MOT+4,021 miles
PASS
Mileage31,842 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL02 DFA

What car is SL02 DFA?

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

What is the mileage of SL02 DFA?

The last recorded mileage for SL02 DFA was 78,660 miles, recorded on 8 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL02 DFA passed its MOT?

SL02 DFA has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2019.

Is SL02 DFA ULEZ compliant?

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

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