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SL02 HZJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 162,992 miles on the clock, averaging 9,674 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 HZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,992
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,674

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 reading162,992 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,493
Average per year9,674
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL02 HZJ 45k75k104k134k163k '05'17'10

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,992 miles
Since last MOT+6,493 miles
PASS
Mileage156,499 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,498 miles
Since last MOT+9,213 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,285 miles
Since last MOT+4,194 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,091 miles
Since last MOT+11,328 miles
PASS
Mileage131,763 miles
Since last MOT+13,185 miles
PASS
Mileage118,578 miles
Since last MOT+1,535 miles
PASS
Mileage117,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,043 miles
Since last MOT+7,144 miles
PASS
Mileage109,899 miles
Since last MOT+168 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,731 miles
Since last MOT+9,999 miles
PASS
Mileage99,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,732 miles
Since last MOT+11,032 miles
PASS
Mileage88,700 miles
Since last MOT+7,049 miles
PASS
Mileage81,651 miles
Since last MOT+15,083 miles
PASS
Mileage66,568 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,563 miles
Since last MOT+21,174 miles
PASS
Mileage45,389 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,387 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 HZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SL02 HZJ

What car is SL02 HZJ?

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

What is the mileage of SL02 HZJ?

The last recorded mileage for SL02 HZJ was 162,992 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL02 HZJ passed its MOT?

SL02 HZJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2017.

Is SL02 HZJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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