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SV02 LYR

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 61,600 miles on the clock, averaging 3,897 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for SV02 LYR

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,600
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,897

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading61,600 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year3,897
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SV02 LYR 23k32k42k52k62k '06'16'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,600 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,597 miles
Since last MOT+3,038 miles
PASS
Mileage58,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,559 miles
Since last MOT+7,085 miles
PASS
Mileage51,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,474 miles
Since last MOT+5,130 miles
PASS
Mileage46,344 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,342 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage40,585 miles
Since last MOT+11,355 miles
PASS
Mileage29,230 miles
Since last MOT+6,661 miles
PASS
Mileage22,569 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 LYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSV — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SV02 LYR

What car is SV02 LYR?

SV02 LYR is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2002.

What is the mileage of SV02 LYR?

The last recorded mileage for SV02 LYR was 61,600 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SV02 LYR passed its MOT?

SV02 LYR has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2016.

Is SV02 LYR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV02 LYR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SV02 LYR?

SV02 LYR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.