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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 96,373 miles on the clock, averaging 3,886 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SW02 GGU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 96,373 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 3,886 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | SW02 GGU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SW02 GGU
What car is SW02 GGU?
SW02 GGU is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2002.
What is the mileage of SW02 GGU?
The last recorded mileage for SW02 GGU was 96,373 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW02 GGU passed its MOT?
SW02 GGU has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2019.
Is SW02 GGU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW02 GGU 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 GGU?
SW02 GGU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.