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BW02 OAN

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 193,639 miles on the clock, averaging 10,274 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 OAN

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,639
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
10,274

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading193,639 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,930
Average per year10,274
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BW02 OAN 40k78k117k155k194k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,639 miles
Since last MOT+5,930 miles
PASS
Mileage187,709 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,692 miles
Since last MOT+5,014 miles
PASS
Mileage182,678 miles
Since last MOT+4,406 miles
PASS
Mileage178,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,272 miles
Since last MOT+16,552 miles
PASS
Mileage161,720 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,680 miles
Since last MOT+13,972 miles
PASS
Mileage147,708 miles
Since last MOT+10,363 miles
PASS
Mileage137,345 miles
Since last MOT+15,250 miles
PASS
Mileage122,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,095 miles
Since last MOT+19,312 miles
PASS
Mileage102,783 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,783 miles
Since last MOT+10,553 miles
PASS
Mileage92,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,230 miles
Since last MOT+7,424 miles
PASS
Mileage84,806 miles
Since last MOT+4,923 miles
PASS
Mileage79,883 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,827 miles
Since last MOT+4,715 miles
PASS
Mileage75,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,112 miles
Since last MOT+5,085 miles
PASS
Mileage70,027 miles
Since last MOT+5,206 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,821 miles
Since last MOT+14,884 miles
PASS
Mileage49,937 miles
Since last MOT+10,330 miles
PASS
Mileage39,607 miles

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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

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

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About BW02 OAN

What car is BW02 OAN?

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

What is the mileage of BW02 OAN?

The last recorded mileage for BW02 OAN was 193,639 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW02 OAN passed its MOT?

BW02 OAN has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2021.

Is BW02 OAN ULEZ compliant?

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

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