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HN02 OPU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 185,790 miles on the clock, averaging 8,983 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 HN02 OPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,790
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,983

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading185,790 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,983
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HN02 OPU 42k78k114k150k186k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,790 miles
Since last MOT+12,450 miles
PASS
Mileage173,340 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,317 miles
Since last MOT+19,349 miles
PASS
Mileage153,968 miles
Since last MOT+12,461 miles
PASS
Mileage141,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,507 miles
Since last MOT+13,601 miles
PASS
Mileage127,906 miles
Since last MOT+1,969 miles
PASS
Mileage125,937 miles
Since last MOT+5,398 miles
PASS
Mileage120,539 miles
Since last MOT+6,748 miles
PASS
Mileage113,791 miles
Since last MOT+8,554 miles
PASS
Mileage105,237 miles
Since last MOT+7,670 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,567 miles
Since last MOT+10,432 miles
PASS
Mileage87,135 miles
Since last MOT+11,068 miles
PASS
Mileage76,067 miles
Since last MOT+10,351 miles
PASS
Mileage65,716 miles
Since last MOT+6,021 miles
PASS
Mileage59,695 miles
Since last MOT+11,045 miles
PASS
Mileage48,650 miles
Since last MOT+6,614 miles
PASS
Mileage42,036 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 OPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeHN — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About HN02 OPU

What car is HN02 OPU?

HN02 OPU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2002.

What is the mileage of HN02 OPU?

The last recorded mileage for HN02 OPU was 185,790 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HN02 OPU passed its MOT?

HN02 OPU has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2022.

Is HN02 OPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HN02 OPU 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 HN02 OPU?

HN02 OPU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.