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BP02 UBC

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 201,551 miles on the clock, averaging 9,987 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 BP02 UBC

MOT Status
Due date passed
201,551
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,987

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading201,551 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,947
Average per year9,987
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BP02 UBC 108k131k155k178k202k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage201,551 miles
Since last MOT+11,947 miles
PASS
Mileage189,604 miles
Since last MOT+213 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,391 miles
Since last MOT+12,728 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,663 miles
Since last MOT+21,252 miles
PASS
Mileage155,411 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,401 miles
Since last MOT+9,761 miles
PASS
Mileage145,640 miles
Since last MOT+7,863 miles
PASS
Mileage137,777 miles
Since last MOT+5,089 miles
PASS
Mileage132,688 miles
Since last MOT+7,937 miles
PASS
Mileage124,751 miles
Since last MOT+8,041 miles
PASS
Mileage116,710 miles
Since last MOT+8,758 miles
PASS
Mileage107,952 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

RegistrationBP02 UBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About BP02 UBC

What car is BP02 UBC?

BP02 UBC is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BP02 UBC?

The last recorded mileage for BP02 UBC was 201,551 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP02 UBC passed its MOT?

BP02 UBC has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2015.

Is BP02 UBC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP02 UBC 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 BP02 UBC?

BP02 UBC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.