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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 172,949 miles on the clock, averaging 6,970 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for CA02 EFF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 172,949 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,970 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | CA02 EFF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About CA02 EFF
What car is CA02 EFF?
CA02 EFF is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2002.
What is the mileage of CA02 EFF?
The last recorded mileage for CA02 EFF was 172,949 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CA02 EFF passed its MOT?
CA02 EFF has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2020.
Is CA02 EFF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA02 EFF 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 CA02 EFF?
CA02 EFF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.