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FY02 GWC

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 282,757 miles on the clock, averaging 14,284 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 FY02 GWC

MOT Status
Due date passed
282,757
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
14,284

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading282,757 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,902
Average per year14,284
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FY02 GWC 82k133k183k233k283k '06'20'14

Check FY02 GWC

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage282,757 miles
Since last MOT+6,902 miles
PASS
Mileage275,855 miles
Since last MOT+13,703 miles
PASS
Mileage262,152 miles
Since last MOT+157 miles
FAIL
Mileage261,995 miles
Since last MOT+16,995 miles
PASS
Mileage245,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage245,000 miles
Since last MOT+16,899 miles
PASS
Mileage228,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage228,101 miles
Since last MOT+15,726 miles
PASS
Mileage212,375 miles
Since last MOT+15,214 miles
PASS
Mileage197,161 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,159 miles
Since last MOT+15,535 miles
PASS
Mileage181,624 miles
Since last MOT+12,763 miles
PASS
Mileage168,861 miles
Since last MOT+183 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,678 miles
Since last MOT+15,196 miles
PASS
Mileage153,482 miles
Since last MOT+13,129 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+14,184 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+11,117 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+12,654 miles
PASS
Mileage102,398 miles
Since last MOT+19,978 miles
PASS
Mileage82,420 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 GWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About FY02 GWC

What car is FY02 GWC?

FY02 GWC is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2002.

What is the mileage of FY02 GWC?

The last recorded mileage for FY02 GWC was 282,757 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY02 GWC passed its MOT?

FY02 GWC has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2020.

Is FY02 GWC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY02 GWC 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 FY02 GWC?

FY02 GWC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.