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BG02 MLF

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 185,906 miles on the clock, averaging 6,918 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 MLF

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,906
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,918

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading185,906 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,918
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG02 MLF 48k83k117k151k186k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage185,906 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,904 miles
Since last MOT+4,025 miles
PASS
Mileage181,879 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,878 miles
Since last MOT+4,802 miles
PASS
Mileage177,076 miles
Since last MOT+6,109 miles
PASS
Mileage170,967 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,965 miles
Since last MOT+4,703 miles
PASS
Mileage166,262 miles
Since last MOT+4,414 miles
PASS
Mileage161,848 miles
Since last MOT+4,674 miles
PASS
Mileage157,174 miles
Since last MOT+9,310 miles
PASS
Mileage147,864 miles
Since last MOT+6,569 miles
PASS
Mileage141,295 miles
Since last MOT+8,299 miles
PASS
Mileage132,996 miles
Since last MOT+3,661 miles
PASS
Mileage129,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,335 miles
Since last MOT+3,422 miles
PASS
Mileage125,913 miles
Since last MOT+5,820 miles
PASS
Mileage120,093 miles
Since last MOT+9,614 miles
PASS
Mileage110,479 miles
Since last MOT+8,082 miles
PASS
Mileage102,397 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,369 miles
Since last MOT+8,126 miles
PASS
Mileage94,243 miles
Since last MOT+10,939 miles
PASS
Mileage83,304 miles
Since last MOT+11,043 miles
PASS
Mileage72,261 miles
Since last MOT+10,356 miles
PASS
Mileage61,905 miles
Since last MOT+13,800 miles
PASS
Mileage48,105 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 MLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About BG02 MLF

What car is BG02 MLF?

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

What is the mileage of BG02 MLF?

The last recorded mileage for BG02 MLF was 185,906 miles, recorded on 1 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG02 MLF passed its MOT?

BG02 MLF has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 1 May 2026.

Is BG02 MLF ULEZ compliant?

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

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