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 Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 102,159 miles on the clock, averaging 5,480 miles per year, 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 GV02 DBO
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 102,159 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,340 |
| Average per year | 5,480 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV02 DBO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About GV02 DBO
What car is GV02 DBO?
GV02 DBO is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GV02 DBO?
The last recorded mileage for GV02 DBO was 102,159 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV02 DBO passed its MOT?
GV02 DBO has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2019.
Is GV02 DBO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV02 DBO 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 GV02 DBO?
GV02 DBO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.