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SX02 GAU

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 49,254 miles on the clock, averaging 3,149 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SX02 GAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,254
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,149

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading49,254 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,257
Average per year3,149
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SX02 GAU 15k23k32k41k49k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,254 miles
Since last MOT+3,257 miles
PASS
Mileage45,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,997 miles
Since last MOT+2,981 miles
PASS
Mileage43,016 miles
Since last MOT+3,302 miles
PASS
Mileage39,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,714 miles
Since last MOT+4,195 miles
PASS
Mileage35,519 miles
Since last MOT+2,928 miles
PASS
Mileage32,591 miles
Since last MOT+2,058 miles
PASS
Mileage30,533 miles
Since last MOT+3,654 miles
PASS
Mileage26,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,879 miles
Since last MOT+3,564 miles
PASS
Mileage23,315 miles
Since last MOT+3,195 miles
PASS
Mileage20,120 miles
Since last MOT+2,828 miles
PASS
Mileage17,292 miles
Since last MOT+2,727 miles
PASS
Mileage14,565 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

RegistrationSX02 GAU
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 GAU

What car is SX02 GAU?

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

What is the mileage of SX02 GAU?

The last recorded mileage for SX02 GAU was 49,254 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SX02 GAU passed its MOT?

SX02 GAU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2017.

Is SX02 GAU ULEZ compliant?

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

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