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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 256,980 miles on the clock, averaging 16,574 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 VLU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 256,980 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,888 |
| Average per year | 16,574 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 VLU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 VLU
What car is SV02 VLU?
SV02 VLU is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2002.
What is the mileage of SV02 VLU?
The last recorded mileage for SV02 VLU was 256,980 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SV02 VLU passed its MOT?
SV02 VLU has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Feb 2018.
Is SV02 VLU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV02 VLU 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 VLU?
SV02 VLU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.