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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 147,691 miles on the clock, averaging 10,650 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 GYJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 147,691 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 26 |
| Average per year | 10,650 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 GYJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 GYJ
What car is SO02 GYJ?
SO02 GYJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SO02 GYJ?
The last recorded mileage for SO02 GYJ was 147,691 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO02 GYJ passed its MOT?
SO02 GYJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2016.
Is SO02 GYJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO02 GYJ 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 GYJ?
SO02 GYJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.