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GL02 OSZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 139,898 miles on the clock, averaging 5,699 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 GL02 OSZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,898
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,699

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading139,898 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,842
Average per year5,699
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL02 OSZ 46k69k93k116k140k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,898 miles
Since last MOT+5,842 miles
PASS
Mileage134,056 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,053 miles
Since last MOT+5,685 miles
PASS
Mileage128,368 miles
Since last MOT+7,199 miles
PASS
Mileage121,169 miles
Since last MOT+5,154 miles
PASS
Mileage116,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,015 miles
Since last MOT+4,979 miles
PASS
Mileage111,036 miles
Since last MOT+3,029 miles
PASS
Mileage108,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,007 miles
Since last MOT+2,097 miles
PASS
Mileage105,910 miles
Since last MOT+1,987 miles
PASS
Mileage103,923 miles
Since last MOT+3,011 miles
PASS
Mileage100,912 miles
Since last MOT+5,418 miles
PASS
Mileage95,494 miles
Since last MOT+7,717 miles
PASS
Mileage87,777 miles
Since last MOT+2,161 miles
PASS
Mileage85,616 miles
Since last MOT+7,323 miles
PASS
Mileage78,293 miles
Since last MOT+5,889 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,404 miles
Since last MOT+7,794 miles
PASS
Mileage64,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,610 miles
Since last MOT+8,774 miles
PASS
Mileage55,836 miles
Since last MOT+9,969 miles
PASS
Mileage45,867 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 OSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About GL02 OSZ

What car is GL02 OSZ?

GL02 OSZ is a beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GL02 OSZ?

The last recorded mileage for GL02 OSZ was 139,898 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL02 OSZ passed its MOT?

GL02 OSZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2022.

Is GL02 OSZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL02 OSZ 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 OSZ?

GL02 OSZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.