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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 129,019 miles on the clock, averaging 8,414 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 MVA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 129,019 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9 |
| Average per year | 8,414 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 MVA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 MVA
What car is SY02 MVA?
SY02 MVA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.
What is the mileage of SY02 MVA?
The last recorded mileage for SY02 MVA was 129,019 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY02 MVA passed its MOT?
SY02 MVA has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Oct 2016.
Is SY02 MVA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY02 MVA 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 MVA?
SY02 MVA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.