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 1390cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 123,868 miles on the clock, averaging 10,329 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SO02 OBP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 123,868 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 10,329 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO02 OBP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SO02 OBP
What car is SO02 OBP?
SO02 OBP is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SO02 OBP?
The last recorded mileage for SO02 OBP was 123,868 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO02 OBP passed its MOT?
SO02 OBP has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2015.
Is SO02 OBP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO02 OBP 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 OBP?
SO02 OBP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.