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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 165,506 miles on the clock, averaging 9,371 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 SV02 ARU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 165,506 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,847 |
| Average per year | 9,371 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | SV02 ARU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SV — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SV02 ARU
What car is SV02 ARU?
SV02 ARU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2002.
What is the mileage of SV02 ARU?
The last recorded mileage for SV02 ARU was 165,506 miles, recorded on 17 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SV02 ARU passed its MOT?
SV02 ARU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2017.
Is SV02 ARU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV02 ARU 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 SV02 ARU?
SV02 ARU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.