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SW02 UNE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 108,910 miles on the clock, averaging 7,600 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SW02 UNE

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,910
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,600

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading108,910 miles
Reading date
Miles last year80
Average per year7,600
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW02 UNE 23k44k66k87k109k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,910 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,830 miles
Since last MOT+9,077 miles
PASS
Mileage99,753 miles
Since last MOT+11,781 miles
PASS
Mileage87,972 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,967 miles
Since last MOT+6,785 miles
PASS
Mileage81,182 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,173 miles
Since last MOT+3,809 miles
PASS
Mileage77,364 miles
Since last MOT+9,342 miles
PASS
Mileage68,022 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,019 miles
Since last MOT+5,367 miles
PASS
Mileage62,652 miles
Since last MOT+4,919 miles
PASS
Mileage57,733 miles
Since last MOT+6,734 miles
PASS
Mileage50,999 miles
Since last MOT+7,057 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,942 miles
Since last MOT+8,866 miles
PASS
Mileage35,076 miles
Since last MOT+12,566 miles
PASS
Mileage22,510 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 UNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SW02 UNE

What car is SW02 UNE?

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

What is the mileage of SW02 UNE?

The last recorded mileage for SW02 UNE was 108,910 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW02 UNE passed its MOT?

SW02 UNE has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2017.

Is SW02 UNE ULEZ compliant?

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

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