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BU02 CWW

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 161,774 miles on the clock, averaging 6,222 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 BU02 CWW

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,774
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,222

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading161,774 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,688
Average per year6,222
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU02 CWW 45k74k103k133k162k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,774 miles
Since last MOT+1,688 miles
PASS
Mileage160,086 miles
Since last MOT+3,145 miles
PASS
Mileage156,941 miles
Since last MOT+3,723 miles
PASS
Mileage153,218 miles
Since last MOT+3,699 miles
PASS
Mileage149,519 miles
Since last MOT+3,638 miles
PASS
Mileage145,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,823 miles
PASS
Mileage140,058 miles
Since last MOT+4,461 miles
PASS
Mileage135,597 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,579 miles
Since last MOT+8,957 miles
PASS
Mileage126,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,622 miles
Since last MOT+9,069 miles
PASS
Mileage117,553 miles
Since last MOT+7,998 miles
PASS
Mileage109,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,555 miles
Since last MOT+11,347 miles
PASS
Mileage98,208 miles
Since last MOT+4,502 miles
PASS
Mileage93,706 miles
Since last MOT+7,581 miles
PASS
Mileage86,125 miles
Since last MOT+7,548 miles
PASS
Mileage78,577 miles
Since last MOT+7,939 miles
PASS
Mileage70,638 miles
Since last MOT+7,075 miles
PASS
Mileage63,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,563 miles
Since last MOT+10,052 miles
PASS
Mileage53,511 miles
Since last MOT+8,713 miles
PASS
Mileage44,798 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

RegistrationBU02 CWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About BU02 CWW

What car is BU02 CWW?

BU02 CWW is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BU02 CWW?

The last recorded mileage for BU02 CWW was 161,774 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU02 CWW passed its MOT?

BU02 CWW has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2025.

Is BU02 CWW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU02 CWW 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 CWW?

BU02 CWW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.