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 Petrol 1595cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 94,364 miles on the clock, averaging 7,229 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for BU02 DWC
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 94,364 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,638 |
| Average per year | 7,229 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BU02 DWC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BU — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About BU02 DWC
What car is BU02 DWC?
BU02 DWC is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of BU02 DWC?
The last recorded mileage for BU02 DWC was 94,364 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BU02 DWC passed its MOT?
BU02 DWC has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2016.
Is BU02 DWC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU02 DWC 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 DWC?
BU02 DWC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.