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SL02 ETU

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 167,465 miles on the clock, averaging 9,145 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SL02 ETU

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,465
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
9,145

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading167,465 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year9,145
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL02 ETU 59k86k113k140k167k '06'18'13

Check SL02 ETU

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,465 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,460 miles
Since last MOT+6,892 miles
PASS
Mileage160,568 miles
Since last MOT+9,441 miles
PASS
Mileage151,127 miles
Since last MOT+2,166 miles
PASS
Mileage148,961 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,957 miles
Since last MOT+4,716 miles
PASS
Mileage144,241 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,224 miles
Since last MOT+6,861 miles
PASS
Mileage137,363 miles
Since last MOT+14,634 miles
PASS
Mileage122,729 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,724 miles
Since last MOT+12,681 miles
PASS
Mileage110,043 miles
Since last MOT+14,330 miles
PASS
Mileage95,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,713 miles
Since last MOT+13,485 miles
PASS
Mileage82,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,228 miles
Since last MOT+8,526 miles
PASS
Mileage73,702 miles
Since last MOT+14,548 miles
PASS
Mileage59,154 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 ETU
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 ETU

What car is SL02 ETU?

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

What is the mileage of SL02 ETU?

The last recorded mileage for SL02 ETU was 167,465 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL02 ETU passed its MOT?

SL02 ETU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2018.

Is SL02 ETU ULEZ compliant?

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

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