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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 192,073 miles on the clock, averaging 10,466 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 BU02 BSV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 192,073 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 27 |
| Average per year | 10,466 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | BU02 BSV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BU — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About BU02 BSV
What car is BU02 BSV?
BU02 BSV is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of BU02 BSV?
The last recorded mileage for BU02 BSV was 192,073 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BU02 BSV passed its MOT?
BU02 BSV has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2019.
Is BU02 BSV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU02 BSV 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 BU02 BSV?
BU02 BSV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.