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GV02 XET

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 237,710 miles on the clock, averaging 10,339 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 GV02 XET

MOT Status
Due date passed
237,710
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
10,339

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading237,710 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year10,339
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV02 XET 70k112k154k196k238k '05'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage237,710 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage237,706 miles
Since last MOT+6,459 miles
PASS
Mileage231,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage231,247 miles
Since last MOT+2,545 miles
PASS
Mileage228,702 miles
Since last MOT+8,220 miles
PASS
Mileage220,482 miles
Since last MOT+10,463 miles
PASS
Mileage210,019 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage210,018 miles
Since last MOT+5,774 miles
PASS
Mileage204,244 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage204,243 miles
Since last MOT+6,257 miles
PASS
Mileage197,986 miles
Since last MOT+5,282 miles
PASS
Mileage192,704 miles
Since last MOT+5,551 miles
PASS
Mileage187,153 miles
Since last MOT+4,828 miles
PASS
Mileage182,325 miles
Since last MOT+3,220 miles
PASS
Mileage179,105 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,101 miles
Since last MOT+22,214 miles
PASS
Mileage156,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,887 miles
Since last MOT+16,148 miles
PASS
Mileage140,739 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,731 miles
Since last MOT+17,346 miles
PASS
Mileage123,385 miles
Since last MOT+18,188 miles
PASS
Mileage105,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,197 miles
Since last MOT+17,564 miles
PASS
Mileage87,633 miles
Since last MOT+17,375 miles
PASS
Mileage70,258 miles

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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

RegistrationGV02 XET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About GV02 XET

What car is GV02 XET?

GV02 XET is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GV02 XET?

The last recorded mileage for GV02 XET was 237,710 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV02 XET passed its MOT?

GV02 XET has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2022.

Is GV02 XET ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV02 XET 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 XET?

GV02 XET is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.