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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 173,626 miles on the clock, averaging 8,506 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for GV02 HDY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 173,626 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,506 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | GV02 HDY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| 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 HDY
What car is GV02 HDY?
GV02 HDY is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GV02 HDY?
The last recorded mileage for GV02 HDY was 173,626 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV02 HDY passed its MOT?
GV02 HDY has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2019.
Is GV02 HDY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV02 HDY 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 GV02 HDY?
GV02 HDY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.