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AE02 BVW

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 136,156 miles on the clock, averaging 6,881 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for AE02 BVW

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,156
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,881

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

Below average
Latest reading136,156 miles
Reading date
Miles last year291
Average per year6,881
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE02 BVW 44k67k90k113k136k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,156 miles
Since last MOT+291 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,865 miles
Since last MOT+8,763 miles
PASS
Mileage127,102 miles
Since last MOT+223 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,879 miles
Since last MOT+7,774 miles
PASS
Mileage119,105 miles
Since last MOT+129 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,976 miles
Since last MOT+7,047 miles
PASS
Mileage111,929 miles
Since last MOT+3,582 miles
PASS
Mileage108,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,347 miles
Since last MOT+4,883 miles
PASS
Mileage103,464 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,372 miles
Since last MOT+6,740 miles
PASS
Mileage96,632 miles
Since last MOT+4,225 miles
PASS
Mileage92,407 miles
Since last MOT+3,552 miles
PASS
Mileage88,855 miles
Since last MOT+1,168 miles
PASS
Mileage87,687 miles
Since last MOT+12,784 miles
PASS
Mileage74,903 miles
Since last MOT+13,221 miles
PASS
Mileage61,682 miles
Since last MOT+5,403 miles
PASS
Mileage56,279 miles
Since last MOT+5,485 miles
PASS
Mileage50,794 miles
Since last MOT+6,822 miles
PASS
Mileage43,972 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 BVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About AE02 BVW

What car is AE02 BVW?

AE02 BVW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AE02 BVW?

The last recorded mileage for AE02 BVW was 136,156 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE02 BVW passed its MOT?

AE02 BVW has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2019.

Is AE02 BVW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE02 BVW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AE02 BVW?

AE02 BVW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.