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SP02 RFX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 171,364 miles on the clock, averaging 8,301 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SP02 RFX

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,364
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,301

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading171,364 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,621
Average per year8,301
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP02 RFX 51k81k111k141k171k '06'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,364 miles
Since last MOT+5,621 miles
PASS
Mileage165,743 miles
Since last MOT+3,811 miles
PASS
Mileage161,932 miles
Since last MOT+5,576 miles
PASS
Mileage156,356 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,304 miles
Since last MOT+5,790 miles
PASS
Mileage150,514 miles
Since last MOT+5,811 miles
PASS
Mileage144,703 miles
Since last MOT+9,462 miles
PASS
Mileage135,241 miles
Since last MOT+3,463 miles
PASS
Mileage131,778 miles
Since last MOT+12,843 miles
PASS
Mileage118,935 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,928 miles
Since last MOT+8,145 miles
PASS
Mileage110,783 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,783 miles
Since last MOT+9,899 miles
PASS
Mileage100,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,884 miles
Since last MOT+13,882 miles
PASS
Mileage87,002 miles
Since last MOT+11,834 miles
PASS
Mileage75,168 miles
Since last MOT+9,957 miles
PASS
Mileage65,211 miles
Since last MOT+13,890 miles
PASS
Mileage51,321 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SP02 RFX

What car is SP02 RFX?

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

What is the mileage of SP02 RFX?

The last recorded mileage for SP02 RFX was 171,364 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP02 RFX passed its MOT?

SP02 RFX has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2020.

Is SP02 RFX ULEZ compliant?

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

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