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SX02 BVA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Inverness, 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 146,408 miles on the clock, averaging 6,698 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SX02 BVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,408
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,698

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading146,408 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,748
Average per year6,698
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SX02 BVA 44k70k95k121k146k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage146,408 miles
Since last MOT+3,748 miles
PASS
Mileage142,660 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,659 miles
Since last MOT+2,635 miles
PASS
Mileage140,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,024 miles
Since last MOT+5,255 miles
PASS
Mileage134,769 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,767 miles
Since last MOT+4,959 miles
PASS
Mileage129,808 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,807 miles
Since last MOT+9,199 miles
PASS
Mileage120,608 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,606 miles
Since last MOT+6,032 miles
PASS
Mileage114,574 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,571 miles
Since last MOT+4,839 miles
PASS
Mileage109,732 miles
Since last MOT+5,336 miles
PASS
Mileage104,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,396 miles
Since last MOT+2,675 miles
PASS
Mileage101,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,721 miles
Since last MOT+3,549 miles
PASS
Mileage98,172 miles
Since last MOT+12,077 miles
PASS
Mileage86,095 miles
Since last MOT+14,510 miles
PASS
Mileage71,585 miles
Since last MOT+9,641 miles
PASS
Mileage61,944 miles
Since last MOT+8,079 miles
PASS
Mileage53,865 miles
Since last MOT+9,653 miles
PASS
Mileage44,212 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX02 BVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSX — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SX02 BVA

What car is SX02 BVA?

SX02 BVA is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.

What is the mileage of SX02 BVA?

The last recorded mileage for SX02 BVA was 146,408 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SX02 BVA passed its MOT?

SX02 BVA has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 16 Sep 2021.

Is SX02 BVA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX02 BVA 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 SX02 BVA?

SX02 BVA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.