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SO02 AHD

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 113,609 miles on the clock, averaging 4,348 miles per year, well below 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 SO02 AHD

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,609
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,348

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading113,609 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,348
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO02 AHD 31k52k72k93k114k '05'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,609 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,609 miles
Since last MOT+2,490 miles
PASS
Mileage111,119 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,086 miles
Since last MOT+1,882 miles
PASS
Mileage109,204 miles
Since last MOT+1,680 miles
PASS
Mileage107,524 miles
Since last MOT+1,876 miles
PASS
Mileage105,648 miles
Since last MOT+1,601 miles
PASS
Mileage104,047 miles
Since last MOT+3,459 miles
PASS
Mileage100,588 miles
Since last MOT+5,696 miles
PASS
Mileage94,892 miles
Since last MOT+6,745 miles
PASS
Mileage88,147 miles
Since last MOT+5,894 miles
PASS
Mileage82,253 miles
Since last MOT+4,845 miles
PASS
Mileage77,408 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,404 miles
Since last MOT+4,974 miles
PASS
Mileage72,430 miles
Since last MOT+5,091 miles
PASS
Mileage67,339 miles
Since last MOT+5,033 miles
PASS
Mileage62,306 miles
Since last MOT+6,345 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,961 miles
Since last MOT+5,876 miles
PASS
Mileage50,085 miles
Since last MOT+4,664 miles
PASS
Mileage45,421 miles
Since last MOT+4,300 miles
PASS
Mileage41,121 miles
Since last MOT+4,821 miles
PASS
Mileage36,300 miles
Since last MOT+5,166 miles
PASS
Mileage31,134 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 AHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SO02 AHD

What car is SO02 AHD?

SO02 AHD is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SO02 AHD?

The last recorded mileage for SO02 AHD was 113,609 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO02 AHD passed its MOT?

SO02 AHD has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2024.

Is SO02 AHD ULEZ compliant?

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

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