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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 203,307 miles on the clock, averaging 8,313 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for BG02 UTJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 203,307 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,101 |
| Average per year | 8,313 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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 | BG02 UTJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About BG02 UTJ
What car is BG02 UTJ?
BG02 UTJ is a beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of BG02 UTJ?
The last recorded mileage for BG02 UTJ was 203,307 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG02 UTJ passed its MOT?
BG02 UTJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2023.
Is BG02 UTJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG02 UTJ 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 UTJ?
BG02 UTJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.