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FM02 BWE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 175,064 miles on the clock, averaging 9,467 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 FM02 BWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,064
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
9,467

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading175,064 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,467
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM02 BWE 93k114k134k155k175k '06'15'11

Check FM02 BWE

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,064 miles
Since last MOT+20,571 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+13,878 miles
PASS
Mileage140,615 miles
Since last MOT+12,649 miles
PASS
Mileage127,966 miles
Since last MOT+15,795 miles
PASS
Mileage112,171 miles
Since last MOT+9,323 miles
PASS
Mileage102,848 miles
Since last MOT+3,241 miles
PASS
Mileage99,607 miles
Since last MOT+6,191 miles
PASS
Mileage93,416 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

RegistrationFM02 BWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About FM02 BWE

What car is FM02 BWE?

FM02 BWE is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FM02 BWE?

The last recorded mileage for FM02 BWE was 175,064 miles, recorded on 9 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM02 BWE passed its MOT?

FM02 BWE has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 May 2015.

Is FM02 BWE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM02 BWE 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 FM02 BWE?

FM02 BWE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.