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 Petrol 1390cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 128,457 miles on the clock, averaging 7,645 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SW02 GRU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 128,457 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 140 |
| Average per year | 7,645 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW02 GRU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SW02 GRU
What car is SW02 GRU?
SW02 GRU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2002.
What is the mileage of SW02 GRU?
The last recorded mileage for SW02 GRU was 128,457 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW02 GRU passed its MOT?
SW02 GRU has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2013.
Is SW02 GRU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW02 GRU 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 GRU?
SW02 GRU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.