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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 119,109 miles on the clock, averaging 5,246 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SY02 UWJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 119,109 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,310 |
| Average per year | 5,246 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 UWJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Gold |
| 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 UWJ
What car is SY02 UWJ?
SY02 UWJ is an gold Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.
What is the mileage of SY02 UWJ?
The last recorded mileage for SY02 UWJ was 119,109 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY02 UWJ passed its MOT?
SY02 UWJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 25 Nov 2020.
Is SY02 UWJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY02 UWJ 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 UWJ?
SY02 UWJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.