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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 131,173 miles on the clock, averaging 5,805 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SO02 BFE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 131,173 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,223 |
| Average per year | 5,805 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 | SO02 BFE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SO02 BFE
What car is SO02 BFE?
SO02 BFE is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SO02 BFE?
The last recorded mileage for SO02 BFE was 131,173 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO02 BFE passed its MOT?
SO02 BFE has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2023.
Is SO02 BFE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO02 BFE 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 BFE?
SO02 BFE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.