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FP02 VZA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 150,169 miles on the clock, averaging 6,235 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FP02 VZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,169
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,235

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading150,169 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,948
Average per year6,235
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP02 VZA 64k86k107k129k150k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,169 miles
Since last MOT+3,948 miles
PASS
Mileage146,221 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,220 miles
Since last MOT+634 miles
PASS
Mileage145,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,586 miles
Since last MOT+2,836 miles
PASS
Mileage142,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,750 miles
Since last MOT+3,090 miles
PASS
Mileage139,660 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,660 miles
Since last MOT+3,207 miles
PASS
Mileage136,453 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,452 miles
Since last MOT+4,258 miles
PASS
Mileage132,194 miles
Since last MOT+5,688 miles
PASS
Mileage126,506 miles
Since last MOT+7,091 miles
PASS
Mileage119,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,415 miles
Since last MOT+6,555 miles
PASS
Mileage112,860 miles
Since last MOT+8,905 miles
PASS
Mileage103,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,955 miles
Since last MOT+9,845 miles
PASS
Mileage94,110 miles
Since last MOT+13,832 miles
PASS
Mileage80,278 miles
Since last MOT+16,297 miles
PASS
Mileage63,981 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

RegistrationFP02 VZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About FP02 VZA

What car is FP02 VZA?

FP02 VZA is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FP02 VZA?

The last recorded mileage for FP02 VZA was 150,169 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP02 VZA passed its MOT?

FP02 VZA has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2020.

Is FP02 VZA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP02 VZA 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 FP02 VZA?

FP02 VZA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.