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BW02 HLE

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 207,035 miles on the clock, averaging 8,375 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 BW02 HLE

MOT Status
Due date passed
207,035
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,375

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading207,035 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,779
Average per year8,375
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BW02 HLE 65k100k136k171k207k '05'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage207,035 miles
Since last MOT+5,779 miles
PASS
Mileage201,256 miles
Since last MOT+12,313 miles
PASS
Mileage188,943 miles
Since last MOT+8,440 miles
PASS
Mileage180,503 miles
Since last MOT+5,024 miles
PASS
Mileage175,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,479 miles
Since last MOT+6,503 miles
PASS
Mileage168,976 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,975 miles
Since last MOT+8,684 miles
PASS
Mileage160,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,291 miles
Since last MOT+7,582 miles
PASS
Mileage152,709 miles
Since last MOT+11,913 miles
PASS
Mileage140,796 miles
Since last MOT+12,093 miles
PASS
Mileage128,703 miles
Since last MOT+9,878 miles
PASS
Mileage118,825 miles
Since last MOT+11,668 miles
PASS
Mileage107,157 miles
Since last MOT+4,574 miles
PASS
Mileage102,583 miles
Since last MOT+4,968 miles
PASS
Mileage97,615 miles
Since last MOT+8,750 miles
PASS
Mileage88,865 miles
Since last MOT+8,790 miles
PASS
Mileage80,075 miles
Since last MOT+7,256 miles
PASS
Mileage72,819 miles
Since last MOT+8,125 miles
PASS
Mileage64,694 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 HLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBW — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About BW02 HLE

What car is BW02 HLE?

BW02 HLE is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BW02 HLE?

The last recorded mileage for BW02 HLE was 207,035 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW02 HLE passed its MOT?

BW02 HLE has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2022.

Is BW02 HLE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BW02 HLE 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 HLE?

BW02 HLE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.