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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 107,122 miles on the clock, averaging 8,953 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 BU02 DMV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 107,122 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,953 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 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 DMV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 DMV
What car is BU02 DMV?
BU02 DMV is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of BU02 DMV?
The last recorded mileage for BU02 DMV was 107,122 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BU02 DMV passed its MOT?
BU02 DMV has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2011.
Is BU02 DMV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU02 DMV 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 DMV?
BU02 DMV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.