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 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 121,462 miles on the clock, averaging 6,092 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 HF02 TAU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 121,462 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,687 |
| Average per year | 6,092 |
| 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 | HF02 TAU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HF — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About HF02 TAU
What car is HF02 TAU?
HF02 TAU is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2002.
What is the mileage of HF02 TAU?
The last recorded mileage for HF02 TAU was 121,462 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HF02 TAU passed its MOT?
HF02 TAU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2018.
Is HF02 TAU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HF02 TAU 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 HF02 TAU?
HF02 TAU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.