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AV02 SSU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Ipswich, 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 244,056 miles on the clock, averaging 11,387 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 SSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
244,056
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
11,387

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading244,056 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,611
Average per year11,387
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV02 SSU 38k90k141k193k244k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage244,056 miles
Since last MOT+13,611 miles
PASS
Mileage230,445 miles
Since last MOT+13,110 miles
PASS
Mileage217,335 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage217,334 miles
Since last MOT+13,484 miles
PASS
Mileage203,850 miles
Since last MOT+9,492 miles
PASS
Mileage194,358 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,324 miles
Since last MOT+4,518 miles
PASS
Mileage189,806 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,749 miles
Since last MOT+7,130 miles
PASS
Mileage182,619 miles
Since last MOT+5,878 miles
PASS
Mileage176,741 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,675 miles
Since last MOT+700 miles
PASS
Mileage175,975 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,974 miles
Since last MOT+15,394 miles
PASS
Mileage160,580 miles
Since last MOT+18,508 miles
PASS
Mileage142,072 miles
Since last MOT+19,246 miles
PASS
Mileage122,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,826 miles
Since last MOT+17,830 miles
PASS
Mileage104,996 miles
Since last MOT+16,846 miles
PASS
Mileage88,150 miles
Since last MOT+19,834 miles
PASS
Mileage68,316 miles
Since last MOT+16,144 miles
PASS
Mileage52,172 miles
Since last MOT+10,106 miles
PASS
Mileage42,066 miles
Since last MOT+3,678 miles
PASS
Mileage38,388 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

RegistrationAV02 SSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About AV02 SSU

What car is AV02 SSU?

AV02 SSU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2002.

What is the mileage of AV02 SSU?

The last recorded mileage for AV02 SSU was 244,056 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV02 SSU passed its MOT?

AV02 SSU has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 4 Jul 2024.

Is AV02 SSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV02 SSU 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 SSU?

AV02 SSU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.