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SY02 PVE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 207,094 miles on the clock, averaging 13,260 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SY02 PVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
207,094
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
13,260

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading207,094 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,314
Average per year13,260
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY02 PVE 73k106k140k174k207k '06'16'12

Check SY02 PVE

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage207,094 miles
Since last MOT+21,314 miles
PASS
Mileage185,780 miles
Since last MOT+10,773 miles
PASS
Mileage175,007 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,000 miles
Since last MOT+157 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,843 miles
Since last MOT+14,464 miles
PASS
Mileage160,379 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,371 miles
Since last MOT+12,728 miles
PASS
Mileage147,643 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,557 miles
Since last MOT+14,946 miles
PASS
Mileage132,611 miles
Since last MOT+15,073 miles
PASS
Mileage117,538 miles
Since last MOT+10,770 miles
PASS
Mileage106,768 miles
Since last MOT+8,198 miles
PASS
Mileage98,570 miles
Since last MOT+9,077 miles
PASS
Mileage89,493 miles
Since last MOT+16,582 miles
PASS
Mileage72,911 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

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

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About SY02 PVE

What car is SY02 PVE?

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

What is the mileage of SY02 PVE?

The last recorded mileage for SY02 PVE was 207,094 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY02 PVE passed its MOT?

SY02 PVE has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 29 Jun 2016.

Is SY02 PVE ULEZ compliant?

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

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