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MK02 EKW

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourRed
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 1595cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 98,488 miles on the clock, averaging 5,065 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 EKW

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,488
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,065

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 reading98,488 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,342
Average per year5,065
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK02 EKW 18k38k58k78k98k '05'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,488 miles
Since last MOT+2,342 miles
PASS
Mileage96,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,146 miles
Since last MOT+2,875 miles
PASS
Mileage93,271 miles
Since last MOT+1,415 miles
PASS
Mileage91,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,856 miles
Since last MOT+3,716 miles
PASS
Mileage88,140 miles
Since last MOT+4,220 miles
PASS
Mileage83,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,920 miles
Since last MOT+9,000 miles
PASS
Mileage74,920 miles
Since last MOT+7,911 miles
PASS
Mileage67,009 miles
Since last MOT+4,308 miles
PASS
Mileage62,701 miles
Since last MOT+5,674 miles
PASS
Mileage57,027 miles
Since last MOT+7,414 miles
PASS
Mileage49,613 miles
Since last MOT+7,111 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,502 miles
Since last MOT+7,223 miles
PASS
Mileage35,279 miles
Since last MOT+3,687 miles
PASS
Mileage31,592 miles
Since last MOT+817 miles
PASS
Mileage30,775 miles
Since last MOT+5,119 miles
PASS
Mileage25,656 miles
Since last MOT+2,142 miles
PASS
Mileage23,514 miles
Since last MOT+5,938 miles
PASS
Mileage17,576 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 EKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MK02 EKW

What car is MK02 EKW?

MK02 EKW is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MK02 EKW?

The last recorded mileage for MK02 EKW was 98,488 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK02 EKW passed its MOT?

MK02 EKW has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2021.

Is MK02 EKW ULEZ compliant?

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

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