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FM02 YWL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 175,810 miles on the clock, averaging 10,578 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 FM02 YWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,810
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,578

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 reading175,810 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,578
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FM02 YWL 47k79k111k144k176k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,810 miles
Since last MOT+7,773 miles
PASS
Mileage168,037 miles
Since last MOT+7,992 miles
PASS
Mileage160,045 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,041 miles
Since last MOT+10,012 miles
PASS
Mileage150,029 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,996 miles
Since last MOT+10,617 miles
PASS
Mileage139,379 miles
Since last MOT+10,331 miles
PASS
Mileage129,048 miles
Since last MOT+7,358 miles
PASS
Mileage121,690 miles
Since last MOT+13,652 miles
PASS
Mileage108,038 miles
Since last MOT+17,040 miles
PASS
Mileage90,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,998 miles
Since last MOT+6,380 miles
PASS
Mileage84,618 miles
Since last MOT+9,335 miles
PASS
Mileage75,283 miles
Since last MOT+13,399 miles
PASS
Mileage61,884 miles
Since last MOT+14,993 miles
PASS
Mileage46,891 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 YWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About FM02 YWL

What car is FM02 YWL?

FM02 YWL is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FM02 YWL?

The last recorded mileage for FM02 YWL was 175,810 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM02 YWL passed its MOT?

FM02 YWL has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2018.

Is FM02 YWL ULEZ compliant?

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

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