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LA02 OBB

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 203,217 miles on the clock, averaging 8,728 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 LA02 OBB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
203,217
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,728

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading203,217 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,534
Average per year8,728
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA02 OBB 33k76k118k161k203k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage203,217 miles
Since last MOT+15,534 miles
PASS
Mileage187,683 miles
Since last MOT+14,976 miles
PASS
Mileage172,707 miles
Since last MOT+14,454 miles
PASS
Mileage158,253 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,249 miles
Since last MOT+19,736 miles
PASS
Mileage138,513 miles
Since last MOT+22,164 miles
PASS
Mileage116,349 miles
Since last MOT+28,876 miles
PASS
Mileage87,473 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,463 miles
Since last MOT+5,626 miles
PASS
Mileage81,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,837 miles
Since last MOT+2,844 miles
PASS
Mileage78,993 miles
Since last MOT+16,813 miles
PASS
Mileage62,180 miles
Since last MOT+10,156 miles
PASS
Mileage52,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,024 miles
Since last MOT+2,408 miles
PASS
Mileage49,616 miles
Since last MOT+2,082 miles
PASS
Mileage47,534 miles
Since last MOT+3,137 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,397 miles
Since last MOT+5,599 miles
PASS
Mileage38,798 miles
Since last MOT+5,389 miles
PASS
Mileage33,409 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 OBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About LA02 OBB

What car is LA02 OBB?

LA02 OBB is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LA02 OBB?

The last recorded mileage for LA02 OBB was 203,217 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA02 OBB passed its MOT?

LA02 OBB has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2025.

Is LA02 OBB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA02 OBB 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 LA02 OBB?

LA02 OBB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.