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 Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 178,078 miles on the clock, averaging 7,423 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 FM02 VZL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 178,078 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 96 |
| Average per year | 7,423 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | FM02 VZL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About FM02 VZL
What car is FM02 VZL?
FM02 VZL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of FM02 VZL?
The last recorded mileage for FM02 VZL was 178,078 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FM02 VZL passed its MOT?
FM02 VZL has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2018.
Is FM02 VZL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM02 VZL 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 VZL?
FM02 VZL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.