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LW02 LMF

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Sidcup, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 140,463 miles on the clock, averaging 7,334 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for LW02 LMF

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,463
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,334

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading140,463 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,791
Average per year7,334
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LW02 LMF 16k47k78k109k140k '06'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,463 miles
Since last MOT+5,791 miles
PASS
Mileage134,672 miles
Since last MOT+3,810 miles
PASS
Mileage130,862 miles
Since last MOT+11,654 miles
PASS
Mileage119,208 miles
Since last MOT+142 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,066 miles
Since last MOT+11,774 miles
PASS
Mileage107,292 miles
Since last MOT+6,618 miles
PASS
Mileage100,674 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,657 miles
Since last MOT+13,814 miles
PASS
Mileage86,843 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,843 miles
Since last MOT+7,512 miles
PASS
Mileage79,331 miles
Since last MOT+8,432 miles
PASS
Mileage70,899 miles
Since last MOT+7,756 miles
PASS
Mileage63,143 miles
Since last MOT+8,561 miles
PASS
Mileage54,582 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,580 miles
Since last MOT+5,983 miles
PASS
Mileage48,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,597 miles
Since last MOT+8,355 miles
PASS
Mileage40,242 miles
Since last MOT+11,043 miles
PASS
Mileage29,199 miles
Since last MOT+9,054 miles
PASS
Mileage20,145 miles
Since last MOT+3,716 miles
PASS
Mileage16,429 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 LMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLW — Sidcup, London
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About LW02 LMF

What car is LW02 LMF?

LW02 LMF is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2002.

What is the mileage of LW02 LMF?

The last recorded mileage for LW02 LMF was 140,463 miles, recorded on 26 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LW02 LMF passed its MOT?

LW02 LMF has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2023.

Is LW02 LMF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LW02 LMF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LW02 LMF?

LW02 LMF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.