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SW02 DXC

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 113,581 miles on the clock, averaging 9,868 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 SW02 DXC

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,581
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,868

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 reading113,581 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,729
Average per year9,868
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW02 DXC 35k55k74k94k114k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,581 miles
Since last MOT+17,729 miles
PASS
Mileage95,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,852 miles
Since last MOT+23,058 miles
PASS
Mileage72,794 miles
Since last MOT+6,514 miles
PASS
Mileage66,280 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,280 miles
Since last MOT+6,258 miles
PASS
Mileage60,022 miles
Since last MOT+5,888 miles
PASS
Mileage54,134 miles
Since last MOT+4,132 miles
PASS
Mileage50,002 miles
Since last MOT+7,192 miles
PASS
Mileage42,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,810 miles
Since last MOT+7,741 miles
PASS
Mileage35,069 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

RegistrationSW02 DXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SW02 DXC

What car is SW02 DXC?

SW02 DXC is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2002.

What is the mileage of SW02 DXC?

The last recorded mileage for SW02 DXC was 113,581 miles, recorded on 16 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW02 DXC passed its MOT?

SW02 DXC has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2014.

Is SW02 DXC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW02 DXC 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 SW02 DXC?

SW02 DXC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.