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SP02 RFE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 197,341 miles on the clock, averaging 15,393 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 RFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,341
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
15,393

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading197,341 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year15,393
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP02 RFE 83k112k140k169k197k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,341 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,339 miles
Since last MOT+5,447 miles
PASS
Mileage191,892 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,882 miles
Since last MOT+22,426 miles
PASS
Mileage169,456 miles
Since last MOT+17,262 miles
PASS
Mileage152,194 miles
Since last MOT+16,154 miles
PASS
Mileage136,040 miles
Since last MOT+18,690 miles
PASS
Mileage117,350 miles
Since last MOT+17,818 miles
PASS
Mileage99,532 miles
Since last MOT+16,220 miles
PASS
Mileage83,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,312 miles

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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

RegistrationSP02 RFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SP02 RFE

What car is SP02 RFE?

SP02 RFE is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2002.

What is the mileage of SP02 RFE?

The last recorded mileage for SP02 RFE was 197,341 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP02 RFE passed its MOT?

SP02 RFE has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2013.

Is SP02 RFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP02 RFE 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 RFE?

SP02 RFE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.