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AE02 XWO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 34 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 13 (62% pass rate). It has 306,276 miles on the clock, averaging 11,763 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 AE02 XWO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
306,276
Last Mileage
Recorded
34
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 34 tests on record
11,763

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading306,276 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year11,763
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE02 XWO 72k131k189k248k306k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 34 tests on record

PASS
Mileage306,276 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage306,272 miles
Since last MOT+20,776 miles
PASS
Mileage285,496 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage285,492 miles
Since last MOT+22,890 miles
PASS
Mileage262,602 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage262,598 miles
Since last MOT+20,489 miles
PASS
Mileage242,109 miles
Since last MOT+22,465 miles
PASS
Mileage219,644 miles
Since last MOT+22,603 miles
PASS
Mileage197,041 miles
Since last MOT+20,321 miles
PASS
Mileage176,720 miles
Since last MOT+20,540 miles
PASS
Mileage156,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,180 miles
Since last MOT+15,312 miles
PASS
Mileage140,868 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,865 miles
Since last MOT+8,209 miles
PASS
Mileage132,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,656 miles
Since last MOT+5,337 miles
PASS
Mileage127,319 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,319 miles
Since last MOT+6,787 miles
PASS
Mileage120,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,532 miles
Since last MOT+4,676 miles
PASS
Mileage115,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,856 miles
Since last MOT+4,502 miles
PASS
Mileage111,354 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,354 miles
Since last MOT+4,776 miles
PASS
Mileage106,578 miles
Since last MOT+7,228 miles
PASS
Mileage99,350 miles
Since last MOT+235 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,115 miles
Since last MOT+4,999 miles
PASS
Mileage94,116 miles
Since last MOT+4,905 miles
PASS
Mileage89,211 miles
Since last MOT+171 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,040 miles
Since last MOT+5,555 miles
PASS
Mileage83,485 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,429 miles
Since last MOT+5,282 miles
PASS
Mileage78,147 miles
Since last MOT+6,090 miles
PASS
Mileage72,057 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 XWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About AE02 XWO

What car is AE02 XWO?

AE02 XWO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AE02 XWO?

The last recorded mileage for AE02 XWO was 306,276 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE02 XWO passed its MOT?

AE02 XWO has had 34 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (21 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2026.

Is AE02 XWO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE02 XWO 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 AE02 XWO?

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