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BX02 BYL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 4 (56% pass rate). It has 83,578 miles on the clock, averaging 9,959 miles per year, above 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 BX02 BYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,578
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
9,959

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading83,578 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year9,959
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BX02 BYL 38k49k61k72k84k '06'11'09

Check BX02 BYL

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,578 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,575 miles
Since last MOT+9,845 miles
PASS
Mileage73,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,730 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,626 miles
Since last MOT+10,849 miles
PASS
Mileage62,777 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,775 miles
Since last MOT+12,480 miles
PASS
Mileage50,295 miles
Since last MOT+12,282 miles
PASS
Mileage38,013 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 BYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBX — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About BX02 BYL

What car is BX02 BYL?

BX02 BYL is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BX02 BYL?

The last recorded mileage for BX02 BYL was 83,578 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BX02 BYL passed its MOT?

BX02 BYL has had 9 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (5 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2011.

Is BX02 BYL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BX02 BYL 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 BX02 BYL?

BX02 BYL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.