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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 135,888 miles on the clock, averaging 5,059 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 MA02 PVU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 135,888 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 5,059 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | MA02 PVU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 PVU
What car is MA02 PVU?
MA02 PVU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MA02 PVU?
The last recorded mileage for MA02 PVU was 135,888 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA02 PVU passed its MOT?
MA02 PVU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2019.
Is MA02 PVU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA02 PVU 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 PVU?
MA02 PVU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.