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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 214,165 miles on the clock, averaging 10,511 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 RDO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 214,165 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,549 |
| Average per year | 10,511 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 RDO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 RDO
What car is SP02 RDO?
SP02 RDO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2002.
What is the mileage of SP02 RDO?
The last recorded mileage for SP02 RDO was 214,165 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SP02 RDO passed its MOT?
SP02 RDO has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2021.
Is SP02 RDO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP02 RDO 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 RDO?
SP02 RDO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.