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DK02 TVD

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 197,617 miles on the clock, averaging 9,797 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 DK02 TVD

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,617
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,797

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 reading197,617 miles
Reading date
Miles last year29
Average per year9,797
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DK02 TVD 53k89k125k161k198k '06'21'16

Check DK02 TVD

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,617 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,588 miles
Since last MOT+5,481 miles
PASS
Mileage192,107 miles
Since last MOT+554 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,553 miles
Since last MOT+10,514 miles
PASS
Mileage181,039 miles
Since last MOT+6,709 miles
PASS
Mileage174,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,330 miles
Since last MOT+7,382 miles
PASS
Mileage166,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,948 miles
Since last MOT+6,858 miles
PASS
Mileage160,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,090 miles
Since last MOT+3,856 miles
PASS
Mileage156,234 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,233 miles
Since last MOT+6,524 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,709 miles
Since last MOT+26,447 miles
PASS
Mileage123,262 miles
Since last MOT+18,228 miles
PASS
Mileage105,034 miles
Since last MOT+11,964 miles
PASS
Mileage93,070 miles
Since last MOT+12,532 miles
PASS
Mileage80,538 miles
Since last MOT+8,985 miles
PASS
Mileage71,553 miles
Since last MOT+6,742 miles
PASS
Mileage64,811 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,795 miles
Since last MOT+11,804 miles
PASS
Mileage52,991 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 TVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeDK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About DK02 TVD

What car is DK02 TVD?

DK02 TVD is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2002.

What is the mileage of DK02 TVD?

The last recorded mileage for DK02 TVD was 197,617 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DK02 TVD passed its MOT?

DK02 TVD has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2021.

Is DK02 TVD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DK02 TVD 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 TVD?

DK02 TVD is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.