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 Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 185,000 miles on the clock, averaging 11,779 miles per year, above 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 FA02 OSD
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 185,000 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 11,779 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FA02 OSD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About FA02 OSD
What car is FA02 OSD?
FA02 OSD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of FA02 OSD?
The last recorded mileage for FA02 OSD was 185,000 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FA02 OSD passed its MOT?
FA02 OSD has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2017.
Is FA02 OSD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA02 OSD 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 FA02 OSD?
FA02 OSD is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.