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SL02 ERK

2016 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
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 2016 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 106,674 miles on the clock, averaging 15,399 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).

MOT & Mileage History for SL02 ERK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
106,674
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2020
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
15,399

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading106,674 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,399
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL02 ERK 14k37k60k83k107k '20'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,674 miles
Since last MOT+16,761 miles
PASS
Mileage89,913 miles
Since last MOT+19,593 miles
PASS
Mileage70,320 miles
Since last MOT+16,939 miles
PASS
Mileage53,381 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,288 miles
Since last MOT+18,229 miles
PASS
Mileage35,059 miles
Since last MOT+15,920 miles
PASS
Mileage19,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,139 miles
Since last MOT+5,261 miles
PASS
Mileage13,878 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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CLHA

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

Clogs from poor fuel quality, short journeys, or failed regens, leading to backpressure.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 ERK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SL02 ERK

What car is SL02 ERK?

SL02 ERK is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.

What is the mileage of SL02 ERK?

The last recorded mileage for SL02 ERK was 106,674 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL02 ERK passed its MOT?

SL02 ERK has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2026.

Is SL02 ERK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL02 ERK is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is SL02 ERK?

SL02 ERK is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.