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FG02 DBO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 224,378 miles on the clock, averaging 14,303 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FG02 DBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
224,378
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
14,303

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading224,378 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,303
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FG02 DBO 39k85k132k178k224k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage224,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage224,378 miles
Since last MOT+6,626 miles
PASS
Mileage217,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage217,752 miles
Since last MOT+5,825 miles
PASS
Mileage211,927 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage211,927 miles
Since last MOT+8,292 miles
PASS
Mileage203,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,635 miles
Since last MOT+10,668 miles
PASS
Mileage192,967 miles
Since last MOT+13,627 miles
PASS
Mileage179,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,340 miles
Since last MOT+14,956 miles
PASS
Mileage164,384 miles
Since last MOT+295 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,089 miles
Since last MOT+17,621 miles
PASS
Mileage146,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,468 miles
Since last MOT+17,794 miles
PASS
Mileage128,674 miles
Since last MOT+15,229 miles
PASS
Mileage113,445 miles
Since last MOT+17,088 miles
PASS
Mileage96,357 miles
Since last MOT+16,338 miles
PASS
Mileage80,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,019 miles
Since last MOT+20,322 miles
PASS
Mileage59,697 miles
Since last MOT+20,727 miles
PASS
Mileage38,970 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 DBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFG — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About FG02 DBO

What car is FG02 DBO?

FG02 DBO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FG02 DBO?

The last recorded mileage for FG02 DBO was 224,378 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FG02 DBO passed its MOT?

FG02 DBO has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2018.

Is FG02 DBO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FG02 DBO 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 FG02 DBO?

FG02 DBO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.