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EX02 WUW

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 143,410 miles on the clock, averaging 7,233 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for EX02 WUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,410
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,233

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading143,410 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,233
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX02 WUW 36k63k90k116k143k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,410 miles
Since last MOT+17,174 miles
PASS
Mileage126,236 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,234 miles
Since last MOT+6,817 miles
PASS
Mileage119,417 miles
Since last MOT+9,320 miles
PASS
Mileage110,097 miles
Since last MOT+10,392 miles
PASS
Mileage99,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,705 miles
Since last MOT+9,069 miles
PASS
Mileage90,636 miles
Since last MOT+8,451 miles
PASS
Mileage82,185 miles
Since last MOT+362 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,823 miles
Since last MOT+2,221 miles
PASS
Mileage79,602 miles
Since last MOT+1,835 miles
PASS
Mileage77,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,767 miles
Since last MOT+1,773 miles
PASS
Mileage75,994 miles
Since last MOT+3,280 miles
PASS
Mileage72,714 miles
Since last MOT+8,328 miles
PASS
Mileage64,386 miles
Since last MOT+7,053 miles
PASS
Mileage57,333 miles
Since last MOT+9,270 miles
PASS
Mileage48,063 miles
Since last MOT+12,418 miles
PASS
Mileage35,645 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,639 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 WUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EX02 WUW

What car is EX02 WUW?

EX02 WUW is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EX02 WUW?

The last recorded mileage for EX02 WUW was 143,410 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX02 WUW passed its MOT?

EX02 WUW has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2021.

Is EX02 WUW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX02 WUW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EX02 WUW?

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