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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 182,247 miles on the clock, averaging 5,739 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 EX02 XLG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 182,247 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,370 |
| Average per year | 5,739 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 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 | EX02 XLG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About EX02 XLG
What car is EX02 XLG?
EX02 XLG is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of EX02 XLG?
The last recorded mileage for EX02 XLG was 182,247 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX02 XLG passed its MOT?
EX02 XLG has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2025.
Is EX02 XLG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX02 XLG 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 XLG?
EX02 XLG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.