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 Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 152,366 miles on the clock, averaging 7,629 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 YKJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 152,366 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16 |
| Average per year | 7,629 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SL02 YKJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SL02 YKJ
What car is SL02 YKJ?
SL02 YKJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SL02 YKJ?
The last recorded mileage for SL02 YKJ was 152,366 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL02 YKJ passed its MOT?
SL02 YKJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2016.
Is SL02 YKJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL02 YKJ 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 YKJ?
SL02 YKJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.