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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 181,147 miles on the clock, averaging 9,569 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 GL02 BVU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 181,147 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17,784 |
| Average per year | 9,569 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | GL02 BVU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GL — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About GL02 BVU
What car is GL02 BVU?
GL02 BVU is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.
What is the mileage of GL02 BVU?
The last recorded mileage for GL02 BVU was 181,147 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL02 BVU passed its MOT?
GL02 BVU has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 26 Sep 2019.
Is GL02 BVU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL02 BVU 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 GL02 BVU?
GL02 BVU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.