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SY02 URN

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 86,998 miles on the clock, averaging 3,047 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 URN

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,998
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,047

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading86,998 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,210
Average per year3,047
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY02 URN 36k49k62k74k87k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,998 miles
Since last MOT+1,210 miles
PASS
Mileage85,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,788 miles
Since last MOT+820 miles
PASS
Mileage84,968 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,964 miles
Since last MOT+681 miles
PASS
Mileage84,283 miles
Since last MOT+943 miles
PASS
Mileage83,340 miles
Since last MOT+1,223 miles
PASS
Mileage82,117 miles
Since last MOT+1,245 miles
PASS
Mileage80,872 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,871 miles
Since last MOT+1,751 miles
PASS
Mileage79,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,120 miles
Since last MOT+2,719 miles
PASS
Mileage76,401 miles
Since last MOT+3,073 miles
PASS
Mileage73,328 miles
Since last MOT+3,928 miles
PASS
Mileage69,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,400 miles
Since last MOT+6,540 miles
PASS
Mileage62,860 miles
Since last MOT+4,019 miles
PASS
Mileage58,841 miles
Since last MOT+3,297 miles
PASS
Mileage55,544 miles
Since last MOT+4,325 miles
PASS
Mileage51,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,219 miles
Since last MOT+3,555 miles
PASS
Mileage47,664 miles
Since last MOT+3,573 miles
PASS
Mileage44,091 miles
Since last MOT+7,755 miles
PASS
Mileage36,336 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 URN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SY02 URN

What car is SY02 URN?

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

What is the mileage of SY02 URN?

The last recorded mileage for SY02 URN was 86,998 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY02 URN passed its MOT?

SY02 URN has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2022.

Is SY02 URN ULEZ compliant?

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

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