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LB02 VLX

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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 285,903 miles on the clock, averaging 12,827 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 LB02 VLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
285,903
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2005
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
12,827

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading285,903 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,140
Average per year12,827
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB02 VLX 47k106k166k226k286k '05'24'13

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage285,903 miles
Since last MOT+14,140 miles
PASS
Mileage271,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage271,763 miles
Since last MOT+3,213 miles
PASS
Mileage268,550 miles
Since last MOT+5,516 miles
PASS
Mileage263,034 miles
Since last MOT+3,502 miles
PASS
Mileage259,532 miles
Since last MOT+8,387 miles
PASS
Mileage251,145 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage251,099 miles
Since last MOT+9,377 miles
PASS
Mileage241,722 miles
Since last MOT+587 miles
FAIL
Mileage241,135 miles
Since last MOT+13,390 miles
PASS
Mileage227,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage227,745 miles
Since last MOT+11,551 miles
PASS
Mileage216,194 miles
Since last MOT+12,133 miles
PASS
Mileage204,061 miles
Since last MOT+8,782 miles
PASS
Mileage195,279 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,267 miles
Since last MOT+14,120 miles
PASS
Mileage181,147 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,133 miles
Since last MOT+25,957 miles
PASS
Mileage155,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,176 miles
Since last MOT+22,686 miles
PASS
Mileage132,490 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,492 miles
Since last MOT+19,269 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,223 miles
Since last MOT+21,270 miles
PASS
Mileage91,953 miles
Since last MOT+6,069 miles
PASS
Mileage85,884 miles
Since last MOT+17,266 miles
PASS
Mileage68,618 miles
Since last MOT+10,012 miles
PASS
Mileage58,606 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,474 miles
Since last MOT+11,939 miles
PASS
Mileage46,535 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 VLX
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 VLX

What car is LB02 VLX?

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

What is the mileage of LB02 VLX?

The last recorded mileage for LB02 VLX was 285,903 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB02 VLX passed its MOT?

LB02 VLX has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2024.

Is LB02 VLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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