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SO02 DZH

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 174,758 miles on the clock, averaging 8,436 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 SO02 DZH

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,758
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,436

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading174,758 miles
Reading date
Miles last year128
Average per year8,436
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO02 DZH 81k104k128k151k175k '07'18'16

Check SO02 DZH

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,758 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,630 miles
Since last MOT+8,114 miles
PASS
Mileage166,516 miles
Since last MOT+384 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,132 miles
Since last MOT+10,864 miles
PASS
Mileage155,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,268 miles
Since last MOT+8,881 miles
PASS
Mileage146,387 miles
Since last MOT+15,027 miles
PASS
Mileage131,360 miles
Since last MOT+6,878 miles
PASS
Mileage124,482 miles
Since last MOT+24,357 miles
PASS
Mileage100,125 miles
Since last MOT+19,253 miles
PASS
Mileage80,872 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 DZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SO02 DZH

What car is SO02 DZH?

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

What is the mileage of SO02 DZH?

The last recorded mileage for SO02 DZH was 174,758 miles, recorded on 14 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO02 DZH passed its MOT?

SO02 DZH has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2018.

Is SO02 DZH ULEZ compliant?

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

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