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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 168,629 miles on the clock, averaging 13,073 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 LU02 ADE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 168,629 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 13,073 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | LU02 ADE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LU — Sidcup, London |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About LU02 ADE
What car is LU02 ADE?
LU02 ADE is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.
What is the mileage of LU02 ADE?
The last recorded mileage for LU02 ADE was 168,629 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LU02 ADE passed its MOT?
LU02 ADE has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2017.
Is LU02 ADE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LU02 ADE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is LU02 ADE?
LU02 ADE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.