Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 154,771 miles on the clock, averaging 8,717 miles per year, around 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 VWE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 154,771 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,382 |
| Average per year | 8,717 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO02 VWE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SO02 VWE
What car is SO02 VWE?
SO02 VWE is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SO02 VWE?
The last recorded mileage for SO02 VWE was 154,771 miles, recorded on 22 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO02 VWE passed its MOT?
SO02 VWE has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 22 May 2019.
Is SO02 VWE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO02 VWE 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 VWE?
SO02 VWE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.