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GP02 DCY

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
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 1781cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 179,453 miles on the clock, averaging 7,608 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GP02 DCY

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,453
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,608

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading179,453 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,821
Average per year7,608
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP02 DCY 36k72k108k144k179k '06'25'15

Check GP02 DCY

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,453 miles
Since last MOT+5,821 miles
PASS
Mileage173,632 miles
Since last MOT+5,430 miles
PASS
Mileage168,202 miles
Since last MOT+4,396 miles
PASS
Mileage163,806 miles
Since last MOT+4,383 miles
PASS
Mileage159,423 miles
Since last MOT+4,474 miles
PASS
Mileage154,949 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,947 miles
Since last MOT+4,327 miles
PASS
Mileage150,620 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,618 miles
Since last MOT+2,565 miles
PASS
Mileage148,053 miles
Since last MOT+5,041 miles
PASS
Mileage143,012 miles
Since last MOT+13,607 miles
PASS
Mileage129,405 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,389 miles
Since last MOT+30,686 miles
PASS
Mileage98,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,703 miles
Since last MOT+13,702 miles
PASS
Mileage85,001 miles
FAIL
Mileage850,091 miles
Since last MOT+775,542 miles
PASS
Mileage74,549 miles
Since last MOT+7,399 miles
PASS
Mileage67,150 miles
Since last MOT+6,389 miles
PASS
Mileage60,761 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,759 miles
Since last MOT+6,604 miles
PASS
Mileage54,155 miles
Since last MOT+8,143 miles
PASS
Mileage46,012 miles
Since last MOT+9,871 miles
PASS
Mileage36,141 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP02 DCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About GP02 DCY

What car is GP02 DCY?

GP02 DCY is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GP02 DCY?

The last recorded mileage for GP02 DCY was 179,453 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP02 DCY passed its MOT?

GP02 DCY has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2025.

Is GP02 DCY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP02 DCY 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 GP02 DCY?

GP02 DCY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.