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SW02 DXP

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 123,953 miles on the clock, averaging 11,919 miles per year, above 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 SW02 DXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,953
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
11,919

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 reading123,953 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year11,919
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SW02 DXP 43k63k83k104k124k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,953 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,940 miles
Since last MOT+14,907 miles
PASS
Mileage109,033 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,982 miles
Since last MOT+12,786 miles
PASS
Mileage96,196 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,192 miles
Since last MOT+12,190 miles
PASS
Mileage84,002 miles
Since last MOT+12,785 miles
PASS
Mileage71,217 miles
Since last MOT+7,051 miles
PASS
Mileage64,166 miles
Since last MOT+9,208 miles
PASS
Mileage54,958 miles
Since last MOT+12,064 miles
PASS
Mileage42,894 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 DXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SW02 DXP

What car is SW02 DXP?

SW02 DXP is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2002.

What is the mileage of SW02 DXP?

The last recorded mileage for SW02 DXP was 123,953 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW02 DXP passed its MOT?

SW02 DXP has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2013.

Is SW02 DXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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