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SO02 FYR

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 106,004 miles on the clock, averaging 6,796 miles per year, 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 FYR

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,004
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,796

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

Below average
Latest reading106,004 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,005
Average per year6,796
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO02 FYR 38k55k72k89k106k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,004 miles
Since last MOT+6,005 miles
PASS
Mileage99,999 miles
Since last MOT+6,919 miles
PASS
Mileage93,080 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,079 miles
Since last MOT+4,139 miles
PASS
Mileage88,940 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,921 miles
Since last MOT+5,185 miles
PASS
Mileage83,736 miles
Since last MOT+5,826 miles
PASS
Mileage77,910 miles
Since last MOT+6,292 miles
PASS
Mileage71,618 miles
Since last MOT+7,255 miles
PASS
Mileage64,363 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,363 miles
Since last MOT+6,648 miles
PASS
Mileage57,715 miles
Since last MOT+7,956 miles
PASS
Mileage49,759 miles
Since last MOT+12,245 miles
PASS
Mileage37,514 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 FYR
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 FYR

What car is SO02 FYR?

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

What is the mileage of SO02 FYR?

The last recorded mileage for SO02 FYR was 106,004 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO02 FYR passed its MOT?

SO02 FYR has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Aug 2015.

Is SO02 FYR ULEZ compliant?

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

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