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 Petrol 1984cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 118,957 miles on the clock, averaging 6,160 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).
MOT & Mileage History for SO02 MTE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 118,957 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,872 |
| Average per year | 6,160 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO02 MTE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SO02 MTE
What car is SO02 MTE?
SO02 MTE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SO02 MTE?
The last recorded mileage for SO02 MTE was 118,957 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO02 MTE passed its MOT?
SO02 MTE has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2016.
Is SO02 MTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO02 MTE 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 MTE?
SO02 MTE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.