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GF02 VDL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 13 (54% pass rate). It has 89,496 miles on the clock, averaging 3,652 miles per year, well below 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 GF02 VDL

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,496
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
3,652

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,496 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,608
Average per year3,652
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF02 VDL 26k42k58k74k89k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,496 miles
Since last MOT+3,608 miles
PASS
Mileage85,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,888 miles
Since last MOT+5,301 miles
PASS
Mileage80,587 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,574 miles
Since last MOT+870 miles
PASS
Mileage79,704 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,692 miles
Since last MOT+2,362 miles
PASS
Mileage77,330 miles
Since last MOT+6,693 miles
PASS
Mileage70,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,637 miles
Since last MOT+4,612 miles
PASS
Mileage66,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,025 miles
Since last MOT+791 miles
PASS
Mileage65,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,234 miles
Since last MOT+1,318 miles
PASS
Mileage63,916 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,916 miles
Since last MOT+1,858 miles
PASS
Mileage62,058 miles
Since last MOT+2,069 miles
PASS
Mileage59,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,989 miles
Since last MOT+3,213 miles
PASS
Mileage56,776 miles
Since last MOT+5,667 miles
PASS
Mileage51,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,109 miles
Since last MOT+6,524 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,585 miles
Since last MOT+6,255 miles
PASS
Mileage38,330 miles
Since last MOT+4,281 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,049 miles
Since last MOT+2,819 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,230 miles
Since last MOT+4,798 miles
PASS
Mileage26,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,432 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 VDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About GF02 VDL

What car is GF02 VDL?

GF02 VDL is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GF02 VDL?

The last recorded mileage for GF02 VDL was 89,496 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF02 VDL passed its MOT?

GF02 VDL has had 28 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (15 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2023.

Is GF02 VDL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF02 VDL 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 GF02 VDL?

GF02 VDL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.