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FD02 VBN

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 120,495 miles on the clock, averaging 8,813 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FD02 VBN

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,495
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,813

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading120,495 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year8,813
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD02 VBN 32k54k76k98k120k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,495 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,488 miles
Since last MOT+4,365 miles
PASS
Mileage116,123 miles
Since last MOT+17,861 miles
PASS
Mileage98,262 miles
Since last MOT+3,942 miles
PASS
Mileage94,320 miles
Since last MOT+5,843 miles
PASS
Mileage88,477 miles
Since last MOT+5,031 miles
PASS
Mileage83,446 miles
Since last MOT+204 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,242 miles
Since last MOT+11,402 miles
PASS
Mileage71,840 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,833 miles
Since last MOT+13,504 miles
PASS
Mileage58,329 miles
Since last MOT+8,981 miles
PASS
Mileage49,348 miles
Since last MOT+10,741 miles
PASS
Mileage38,607 miles
Since last MOT+6,981 miles
PASS
Mileage31,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage31,626 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

RegistrationFD02 VBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About FD02 VBN

What car is FD02 VBN?

FD02 VBN is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FD02 VBN?

The last recorded mileage for FD02 VBN was 120,495 miles, recorded on 14 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD02 VBN passed its MOT?

FD02 VBN has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2016.

Is FD02 VBN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD02 VBN 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 FD02 VBN?

FD02 VBN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.