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BG02 AYL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Gold Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGold
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 4 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 48,487 miles on the clock, averaging 6,827 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 BG02 AYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,487
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2005
100%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
6,827

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading48,487 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,665
Average per year6,827
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG02 AYL 29k34k39k44k48k '05'08'07

Check BG02 AYL

Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,487 miles
Since last MOT+11,665 miles
PASS
Mileage36,822 miles
Since last MOT+3,161 miles
PASS
Mileage33,661 miles
Since last MOT+4,742 miles
PASS
Mileage28,919 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

RegistrationBG02 AYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About BG02 AYL

What car is BG02 AYL?

BG02 AYL is a gold Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BG02 AYL?

The last recorded mileage for BG02 AYL was 48,487 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG02 AYL passed its MOT?

BG02 AYL has had 4 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (4 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 19 Apr 2008.

Is BG02 AYL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG02 AYL 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 BG02 AYL?

BG02 AYL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.