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 159,628 miles on the clock, averaging 8,124 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 SY02 DKN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 159,628 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,124 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 | SY02 DKN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SY02 DKN
What car is SY02 DKN?
SY02 DKN is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.
What is the mileage of SY02 DKN?
The last recorded mileage for SY02 DKN was 159,628 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY02 DKN passed its MOT?
SY02 DKN has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2019.
Is SY02 DKN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY02 DKN 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 SY02 DKN?
SY02 DKN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.