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SO02 AHC

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

White Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourWhite
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 6 (50% pass rate). It has 122,832 miles on the clock, averaging 10,308 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 SO02 AHC

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,832
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,308

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading122,832 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,972
Average per year10,308
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO02 AHC 38k59k80k102k123k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,832 miles
Since last MOT+10,972 miles
PASS
Mileage111,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,860 miles
Since last MOT+10,529 miles
PASS
Mileage101,331 miles
Since last MOT+12,813 miles
PASS
Mileage88,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,518 miles
Since last MOT+10,319 miles
PASS
Mileage78,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,199 miles
Since last MOT+8,007 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,192 miles
Since last MOT+12,306 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,886 miles
Since last MOT+11,227 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,659 miles
Since last MOT+8,710 miles
PASS
Mileage37,949 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

RegistrationSO02 AHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SO02 AHC

What car is SO02 AHC?

SO02 AHC is an white Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SO02 AHC?

The last recorded mileage for SO02 AHC was 122,832 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO02 AHC passed its MOT?

SO02 AHC has had 12 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (6 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2014.

Is SO02 AHC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO02 AHC 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 SO02 AHC?

SO02 AHC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.