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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 130,471 miles on the clock, averaging 9,334 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 SP02 RCU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 130,471 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 23,355 |
| Average per year | 9,334 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 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 | SP02 RCU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SP — Dundee, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SP02 RCU
What car is SP02 RCU?
SP02 RCU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2002.
What is the mileage of SP02 RCU?
The last recorded mileage for SP02 RCU was 130,471 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SP02 RCU passed its MOT?
SP02 RCU has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Oct 2012.
Is SP02 RCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP02 RCU 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 SP02 RCU?
SP02 RCU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.