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SL02 OYB

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 135,817 miles on the clock, averaging 7,023 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 OYB

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,817
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,023

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 reading135,817 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,374
Average per year7,023
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL02 OYB 46k69k91k113k136k '06'19'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,817 miles
Since last MOT+7,374 miles
PASS
Mileage128,443 miles
Since last MOT+5,945 miles
PASS
Mileage122,498 miles
Since last MOT+9,450 miles
PASS
Mileage113,048 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,048 miles
Since last MOT+3,817 miles
PASS
Mileage109,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,231 miles
Since last MOT+6,843 miles
PASS
Mileage102,388 miles
Since last MOT+16,502 miles
PASS
Mileage85,886 miles
Since last MOT+388 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,498 miles
Since last MOT+16,076 miles
PASS
Mileage69,422 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
PASS
Mileage69,414 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,410 miles
Since last MOT+5,925 miles
PASS
Mileage63,485 miles
Since last MOT+10,224 miles
PASS
Mileage53,261 miles
Since last MOT+6,805 miles
PASS
Mileage46,456 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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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 OYB
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 OYB

What car is SL02 OYB?

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

What is the mileage of SL02 OYB?

The last recorded mileage for SL02 OYB was 135,817 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL02 OYB passed its MOT?

SL02 OYB has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2019.

Is SL02 OYB ULEZ compliant?

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

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