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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 179,532 miles on the clock, averaging 7,699 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 KS02 KBU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 179,532 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,007 |
| Average per year | 7,699 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | KS02 KBU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KS — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About KS02 KBU
What car is KS02 KBU?
KS02 KBU is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2002.
What is the mileage of KS02 KBU?
The last recorded mileage for KS02 KBU was 179,532 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KS02 KBU passed its MOT?
KS02 KBU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2017.
Is KS02 KBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KS02 KBU 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 KS02 KBU?
KS02 KBU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.