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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 129,418 miles on the clock, averaging 8,600 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 DK02 LAO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 129,418 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,586 |
| Average per year | 8,600 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 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 | DK02 LAO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About DK02 LAO
What car is DK02 LAO?
DK02 LAO is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2002.
What is the mileage of DK02 LAO?
The last recorded mileage for DK02 LAO was 129,418 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DK02 LAO passed its MOT?
DK02 LAO has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2013.
Is DK02 LAO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DK02 LAO 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 DK02 LAO?
DK02 LAO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.