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SL02 EGC

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 153,573 miles on the clock, averaging 6,670 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SL02 EGC

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,573
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,670

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading153,573 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,213
Average per year6,670
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL02 EGC 59k83k106k130k154k '06'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,573 miles
Since last MOT+13,213 miles
PASS
Mileage140,360 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,329 miles
Since last MOT+6,844 miles
PASS
Mileage133,485 miles
Since last MOT+6,927 miles
PASS
Mileage126,558 miles
Since last MOT+7,471 miles
PASS
Mileage119,087 miles
Since last MOT+8,314 miles
PASS
Mileage110,773 miles
Since last MOT+8,390 miles
PASS
Mileage102,383 miles
Since last MOT+4,880 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,503 miles
Since last MOT+4,492 miles
PASS
Mileage93,011 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,005 miles
Since last MOT+8,467 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,538 miles
Since last MOT+3,798 miles
PASS
Mileage80,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,740 miles
Since last MOT+4,257 miles
PASS
Mileage76,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,483 miles
Since last MOT+8,561 miles
PASS
Mileage67,922 miles
Since last MOT+8,730 miles
PASS
Mileage59,192 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 EGC
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 EGC

What car is SL02 EGC?

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

What is the mileage of SL02 EGC?

The last recorded mileage for SL02 EGC was 153,573 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL02 EGC passed its MOT?

SL02 EGC has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2020.

Is SL02 EGC ULEZ compliant?

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

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