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EF02 FCV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 184,999 miles on the clock, averaging 6,920 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 EF02 FCV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
184,999
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,920

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading184,999 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,920
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF02 FCV 49k83k117k151k185k '06'26'17

Check EF02 FCV

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,999 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,996 miles
Since last MOT+6,858 miles
PASS
Mileage178,138 miles
Since last MOT+6,735 miles
PASS
Mileage171,403 miles
Since last MOT+6,618 miles
PASS
Mileage164,785 miles
Since last MOT+7,279 miles
PASS
Mileage157,506 miles
Since last MOT+7,149 miles
PASS
Mileage150,357 miles
Since last MOT+5,229 miles
PASS
Mileage145,128 miles
Since last MOT+6,988 miles
PASS
Mileage138,140 miles
Since last MOT+9,144 miles
PASS
Mileage128,996 miles
Since last MOT+9,537 miles
PASS
Mileage119,459 miles
Since last MOT+11,041 miles
PASS
Mileage108,418 miles
Since last MOT+10,163 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,255 miles
Since last MOT+6,747 miles
PASS
Mileage91,508 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
PASS
Mileage91,484 miles
Since last MOT+4,786 miles
PASS
Mileage86,698 miles
Since last MOT+4,840 miles
PASS
Mileage81,858 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,857 miles
Since last MOT+4,447 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,410 miles
Since last MOT+6,947 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,463 miles
Since last MOT+12,064 miles
PASS
Mileage58,399 miles
Since last MOT+9,898 miles
PASS
Mileage48,501 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

RegistrationEF02 FCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EF02 FCV

What car is EF02 FCV?

EF02 FCV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EF02 FCV?

The last recorded mileage for EF02 FCV was 184,999 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF02 FCV passed its MOT?

EF02 FCV has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2026.

Is EF02 FCV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF02 FCV 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 EF02 FCV?

EF02 FCV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.