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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 195,241 miles on the clock, averaging 10,098 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 GSV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 195,241 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,757 |
| Average per year | 10,098 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 GSV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 GSV
What car is SW02 GSV?
SW02 GSV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2002.
What is the mileage of SW02 GSV?
The last recorded mileage for SW02 GSV was 195,241 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW02 GSV passed its MOT?
SW02 GSV has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2020.
Is SW02 GSV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW02 GSV 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 GSV?
SW02 GSV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.