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EX02 OTA

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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 74,464 miles on the clock, averaging 16,083 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 EX02 OTA

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,464
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
16,083

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading74,464 miles
Reading date
Average per year16,083
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX02 OTA 42k50k58k66k74k '05'07'07

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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,464 miles
Since last MOT+18,313 miles
PASS
Mileage56,151 miles
Since last MOT+14,033 miles
PASS
Mileage42,118 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

RegistrationEX02 OTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EX02 OTA

What car is EX02 OTA?

EX02 OTA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EX02 OTA?

The last recorded mileage for EX02 OTA was 74,464 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2007 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX02 OTA passed its MOT?

EX02 OTA has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Apr 2007.

Is EX02 OTA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX02 OTA 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 EX02 OTA?

EX02 OTA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.