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EX02 XLV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 126,432 miles on the clock, averaging 6,843 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 XLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,432
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,843

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 reading126,432 miles
Reading date
Miles last year50
Average per year6,843
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX02 XLV 56k73k91k109k126k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,432 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,382 miles
Since last MOT+12,454 miles
PASS
Mileage113,928 miles
Since last MOT+523 miles
PASS
Mileage113,405 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,400 miles
Since last MOT+9,806 miles
PASS
Mileage103,594 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,580 miles
Since last MOT+5,911 miles
PASS
Mileage97,669 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,580 miles
Since last MOT+4,162 miles
PASS
Mileage93,418 miles
Since last MOT+6,866 miles
PASS
Mileage86,552 miles
Since last MOT+11,960 miles
PASS
Mileage74,592 miles
Since last MOT+1,417 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,175 miles
Since last MOT+8,368 miles
PASS
Mileage64,807 miles
Since last MOT+6,003 miles
PASS
Mileage58,804 miles
Since last MOT+2,998 miles
PASS
Mileage55,806 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EX02 XLV

What car is EX02 XLV?

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

What is the mileage of EX02 XLV?

The last recorded mileage for EX02 XLV was 126,432 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX02 XLV passed its MOT?

EX02 XLV has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2016.

Is EX02 XLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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