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MK02 ECT

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 75,154 miles on the clock, averaging 6,958 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 MK02 ECT

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,154
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
6,958

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 reading75,154 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21
Average per year6,958
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK02 ECT 35k45k55k65k75k '06'11'09

Check MK02 ECT

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,154 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,133 miles
Since last MOT+5,762 miles
PASS
Mileage69,371 miles
Since last MOT+4,918 miles
PASS
Mileage64,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,453 miles
Since last MOT+5,454 miles
PASS
Mileage58,999 miles
Since last MOT+5,313 miles
PASS
Mileage53,686 miles
Since last MOT+18,637 miles
PASS
Mileage35,049 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 ECT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MK02 ECT

What car is MK02 ECT?

MK02 ECT is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MK02 ECT?

The last recorded mileage for MK02 ECT was 75,154 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK02 ECT passed its MOT?

MK02 ECT has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2011.

Is MK02 ECT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK02 ECT 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 MK02 ECT?

MK02 ECT is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.