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BU02 DFN

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 109,237 miles on the clock, averaging 4,330 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for BU02 DFN

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,237
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,330

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading109,237 miles
Reading date
Miles last year30
Average per year4,330
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU02 DFN 47k63k78k94k109k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,237 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,207 miles
Since last MOT+1,548 miles
PASS
Mileage107,659 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,649 miles
Since last MOT+2,973 miles
PASS
Mileage104,676 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,669 miles
Since last MOT+2,734 miles
PASS
Mileage101,935 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,930 miles
Since last MOT+4,971 miles
PASS
Mileage96,959 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,958 miles
Since last MOT+4,694 miles
PASS
Mileage92,264 miles
Since last MOT+4,874 miles
PASS
Mileage87,390 miles
Since last MOT+5,147 miles
PASS
Mileage82,243 miles
Since last MOT+3,447 miles
PASS
Mileage78,796 miles
Since last MOT+3,826 miles
PASS
Mileage74,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,970 miles
Since last MOT+4,792 miles
PASS
Mileage70,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,178 miles
Since last MOT+5,192 miles
PASS
Mileage64,986 miles
Since last MOT+5,092 miles
PASS
Mileage59,894 miles
Since last MOT+6,145 miles
PASS
Mileage53,749 miles
Since last MOT+6,567 miles
PASS
Mileage47,182 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 DFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About BU02 DFN

What car is BU02 DFN?

BU02 DFN is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BU02 DFN?

The last recorded mileage for BU02 DFN was 109,237 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU02 DFN passed its MOT?

BU02 DFN has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2020.

Is BU02 DFN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU02 DFN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BU02 DFN?

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