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BU02 PYO

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 144,517 miles on the clock, averaging 3,352 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for BU02 PYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,517
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,352

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 reading144,517 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,076
Average per year3,352
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU02 PYO 90k103k117k131k145k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,517 miles
Since last MOT+3,076 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,430 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,529 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,414 miles
PASS
Mileage129,068 miles
Since last MOT+2,690 miles
PASS
Mileage126,378 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,374 miles
Since last MOT+5,784 miles
PASS
Mileage120,590 miles
Since last MOT+2,472 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,725 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,582 miles
PASS
Mileage104,811 miles
Since last MOT+5,171 miles
PASS
Mileage99,640 miles
Since last MOT+7,511 miles
PASS
Mileage92,129 miles
Since last MOT+4,749 miles
PASS
Mileage87,380 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage12,059 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,056 miles
Since last MOT+15,113 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+9,731 miles
PASS
Mileage103,212 miles
Since last MOT+13,708 miles
PASS
Mileage89,504 miles

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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 PYO
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 PYO

What car is BU02 PYO?

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

What is the mileage of BU02 PYO?

The last recorded mileage for BU02 PYO was 144,517 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU02 PYO passed its MOT?

BU02 PYO has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2022.

Is BU02 PYO ULEZ compliant?

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

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