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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 181,373 miles on the clock, averaging 8,284 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 MA02 PVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 181,373 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,927 |
| Average per year | 8,284 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA02 PVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About MA02 PVL
What car is MA02 PVL?
MA02 PVL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MA02 PVL?
The last recorded mileage for MA02 PVL was 181,373 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA02 PVL passed its MOT?
MA02 PVL has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2017.
Is MA02 PVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA02 PVL 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 MA02 PVL?
MA02 PVL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.