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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 253,442 miles on the clock, averaging 9,313 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for BW02 EPC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 253,442 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,750 |
| Average per year | 9,313 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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 | BW02 EPC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BW — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About BW02 EPC
What car is BW02 EPC?
BW02 EPC is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of BW02 EPC?
The last recorded mileage for BW02 EPC was 253,442 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BW02 EPC passed its MOT?
BW02 EPC has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 11 Feb 2025.
Is BW02 EPC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BW02 EPC 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 BW02 EPC?
BW02 EPC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.