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SL02 UGP

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 157,311 miles on the clock, averaging 7,596 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SL02 UGP

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,311
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,596

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,311 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,428
Average per year7,596
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL02 UGP 51k77k104k131k157k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,311 miles
Since last MOT+3,428 miles
PASS
Mileage153,883 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,882 miles
Since last MOT+4,057 miles
PASS
Mileage149,825 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,777 miles
Since last MOT+4,615 miles
PASS
Mileage145,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,162 miles
Since last MOT+4,555 miles
PASS
Mileage140,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,607 miles
Since last MOT+4,504 miles
PASS
Mileage136,103 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,052 miles
Since last MOT+4,850 miles
PASS
Mileage131,202 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,202 miles
Since last MOT+5,637 miles
PASS
Mileage125,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,565 miles
Since last MOT+6,189 miles
PASS
Mileage119,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,376 miles
Since last MOT+5,340 miles
PASS
Mileage114,036 miles
Since last MOT+10,163 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,873 miles
PASS
Mileage105,939 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,939 miles
Since last MOT+6,268 miles
PASS
Mileage99,671 miles
Since last MOT+15,894 miles
PASS
Mileage83,777 miles
Since last MOT+17,173 miles
PASS
Mileage66,604 miles
Since last MOT+16,058 miles
PASS
Mileage50,546 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 UGP
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 UGP

What car is SL02 UGP?

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

What is the mileage of SL02 UGP?

The last recorded mileage for SL02 UGP was 157,311 miles, recorded on 25 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL02 UGP passed its MOT?

SL02 UGP has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 25 May 2020.

Is SL02 UGP ULEZ compliant?

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

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