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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 176,533 miles on the clock, averaging 10,010 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 AV02 BWY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 176,533 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 269 |
| Average per year | 10,010 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 | AV02 BWY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AV — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About AV02 BWY
What car is AV02 BWY?
AV02 BWY is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2002.
What is the mileage of AV02 BWY?
The last recorded mileage for AV02 BWY was 176,533 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AV02 BWY passed its MOT?
AV02 BWY has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2020.
Is AV02 BWY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV02 BWY 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 AV02 BWY?
AV02 BWY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.