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SW02 VRZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 140,610 miles on the clock, averaging 12,532 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 VRZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,610
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,532

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,610 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,532
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW02 VRZ 24k53k82k112k141k '05'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,610 miles
Since last MOT+6,910 miles
PASS
Mileage133,700 miles
Since last MOT+8,575 miles
PASS
Mileage125,125 miles
Since last MOT+5,181 miles
PASS
Mileage119,944 miles
Since last MOT+137 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,807 miles
Since last MOT+16,464 miles
PASS
Mileage103,343 miles
Since last MOT+16,679 miles
PASS
Mileage86,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,664 miles
Since last MOT+15,375 miles
PASS
Mileage71,289 miles
Since last MOT+15,650 miles
PASS
Mileage55,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,639 miles
Since last MOT+18,261 miles
PASS
Mileage37,378 miles
Since last MOT+13,082 miles
PASS
Mileage24,296 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 VRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SW02 VRZ

What car is SW02 VRZ?

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

What is the mileage of SW02 VRZ?

The last recorded mileage for SW02 VRZ was 140,610 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW02 VRZ passed its MOT?

SW02 VRZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2014.

Is SW02 VRZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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