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SL02 HNU

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 129,378 miles on the clock, averaging 10,403 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 HNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,378
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,403

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 reading129,378 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year10,403
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL02 HNU 35k59k82k106k129k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,378 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,366 miles
Since last MOT+20,008 miles
PASS
Mileage109,358 miles
Since last MOT+9,012 miles
PASS
Mileage100,346 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,338 miles
Since last MOT+13,196 miles
PASS
Mileage87,142 miles
Since last MOT+7,500 miles
PASS
Mileage79,642 miles
Since last MOT+8,417 miles
PASS
Mileage71,225 miles
Since last MOT+10,462 miles
PASS
Mileage60,763 miles
PASS
Mileage89,570 miles
Since last MOT+46,935 miles
PASS
Mileage42,635 miles
Since last MOT+7,649 miles
PASS
Mileage34,986 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 HNU
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 HNU

What car is SL02 HNU?

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

What is the mileage of SL02 HNU?

The last recorded mileage for SL02 HNU was 129,378 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL02 HNU passed its MOT?

SL02 HNU has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Jul 2015.

Is SL02 HNU ULEZ compliant?

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

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