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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 210,472 miles on the clock, averaging 10,554 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 ONW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 210,472 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,848 |
| Average per year | 10,554 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 ONW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 ONW
What car is SO02 ONW?
SO02 ONW is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SO02 ONW?
The last recorded mileage for SO02 ONW was 210,472 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO02 ONW passed its MOT?
SO02 ONW has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2014.
Is SO02 ONW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO02 ONW 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 ONW?
SO02 ONW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.