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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 232,572 miles on the clock, averaging 11,177 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 KN02 OWU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 232,572 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,794 |
| Average per year | 11,177 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | KN02 OWU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KN — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About KN02 OWU
What car is KN02 OWU?
KN02 OWU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2002.
What is the mileage of KN02 OWU?
The last recorded mileage for KN02 OWU was 232,572 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KN02 OWU passed its MOT?
KN02 OWU has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 19 Sep 2018.
Is KN02 OWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KN02 OWU 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 KN02 OWU?
KN02 OWU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.