Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 143,136 miles on the clock, averaging 9,256 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for SL02 YKG
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 143,136 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,256 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL02 YKG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SL02 YKG
What car is SL02 YKG?
SL02 YKG is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SL02 YKG?
The last recorded mileage for SL02 YKG was 143,136 miles, recorded on 27 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL02 YKG passed its MOT?
SL02 YKG has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Dec 2016.
Is SL02 YKG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL02 YKG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SL02 YKG?
SL02 YKG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.