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LB02 VLE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 185,268 miles on the clock, averaging 8,159 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 LB02 VLE

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,268
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,159

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading185,268 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,159
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LB02 VLE 58k90k122k153k185k '06'21'14

Check LB02 VLE

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,268 miles
Since last MOT+10,301 miles
PASS
Mileage174,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,967 miles
Since last MOT+11,710 miles
PASS
Mileage163,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,257 miles
Since last MOT+7,503 miles
PASS
Mileage155,754 miles
Since last MOT+12,405 miles
PASS
Mileage143,349 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,346 miles
Since last MOT+9,055 miles
PASS
Mileage134,291 miles
Since last MOT+7,627 miles
PASS
Mileage126,664 miles
Since last MOT+8,449 miles
PASS
Mileage118,215 miles
Since last MOT+10,041 miles
PASS
Mileage108,174 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,118 miles
Since last MOT+5,811 miles
PASS
Mileage102,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,307 miles
Since last MOT+4,116 miles
PASS
Mileage98,191 miles
Since last MOT+5,229 miles
PASS
Mileage92,962 miles
Since last MOT+8,459 miles
PASS
Mileage84,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,503 miles
Since last MOT+6,819 miles
PASS
Mileage77,684 miles
Since last MOT+8,451 miles
PASS
Mileage69,233 miles
Since last MOT+11,092 miles
PASS
Mileage58,141 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 VLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About LB02 VLE

What car is LB02 VLE?

LB02 VLE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LB02 VLE?

The last recorded mileage for LB02 VLE was 185,268 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB02 VLE passed its MOT?

LB02 VLE has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2021.

Is LB02 VLE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB02 VLE 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 LB02 VLE?

LB02 VLE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.