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LR02 BVC

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 133,993 miles on the clock, averaging 5,316 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for LR02 BVC

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,993
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,316

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading133,993 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,022
Average per year5,316
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR02 BVC 51k72k92k113k134k '06'22'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,993 miles
Since last MOT+1,022 miles
PASS
Mileage132,971 miles
Since last MOT+1,856 miles
PASS
Mileage131,115 miles
Since last MOT+3,386 miles
PASS
Mileage127,729 miles
Since last MOT+18,544 miles
PASS
Mileage109,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,185 miles
Since last MOT+11,299 miles
PASS
Mileage97,886 miles
Since last MOT+7,596 miles
PASS
Mileage90,290 miles
Since last MOT+9,280 miles
PASS
Mileage81,010 miles
Since last MOT+8,702 miles
PASS
Mileage72,308 miles
Since last MOT+5,042 miles
PASS
Mileage67,266 miles
Since last MOT+2,848 miles
PASS
Mileage64,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,418 miles
Since last MOT+2,891 miles
PASS
Mileage61,527 miles
Since last MOT+2,685 miles
PASS
Mileage58,842 miles
Since last MOT+2,353 miles
PASS
Mileage56,489 miles
Since last MOT+3,544 miles
PASS
Mileage52,945 miles
Since last MOT+2,210 miles
PASS
Mileage50,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,735 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

RegistrationLR02 BVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About LR02 BVC

What car is LR02 BVC?

LR02 BVC is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2002.

What is the mileage of LR02 BVC?

The last recorded mileage for LR02 BVC was 133,993 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR02 BVC passed its MOT?

LR02 BVC has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2022.

Is LR02 BVC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR02 BVC 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 LR02 BVC?

LR02 BVC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.