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SY02 KYF

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 155,461 miles on the clock, averaging 1,361 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 SY02 KYF

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,461
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
1,361

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading155,461 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,361
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY02 KYF 142k145k149k152k155k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,461 miles
Since last MOT+10,471 miles
PASS
Mileage144,990 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,989 miles
Since last MOT+10,214 miles
PASS
Mileage134,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,775 miles
Since last MOT+5,730 miles
PASS
Mileage129,045 miles
Since last MOT+6,288 miles
PASS
Mileage122,757 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,716 miles
Since last MOT+6,507 miles
PASS
Mileage116,209 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,197 miles
Since last MOT+6,877 miles
PASS
Mileage109,320 miles
Since last MOT+198 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,122 miles
Since last MOT+8,158 miles
PASS
Mileage100,964 miles
Since last MOT+6,723 miles
PASS
Mileage94,241 miles
Since last MOT+8,912 miles
PASS
Mileage85,329 miles
PASS
Mileage141,972 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

RegistrationSY02 KYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SY02 KYF

What car is SY02 KYF?

SY02 KYF is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.

What is the mileage of SY02 KYF?

The last recorded mileage for SY02 KYF was 155,461 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY02 KYF passed its MOT?

SY02 KYF has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2016.

Is SY02 KYF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY02 KYF 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 KYF?

SY02 KYF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.