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MK02 MXL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 137,547 miles on the clock, averaging 5,277 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 MK02 MXL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
137,547
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,277

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 reading137,547 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,277
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK02 MXL 34k60k86k112k138k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,547 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,546 miles
Since last MOT+2,399 miles
PASS
Mileage135,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,147 miles
Since last MOT+2,025 miles
PASS
Mileage133,122 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,118 miles
Since last MOT+1,478 miles
PASS
Mileage131,640 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,635 miles
Since last MOT+4,562 miles
PASS
Mileage127,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,073 miles
Since last MOT+5,113 miles
PASS
Mileage121,960 miles
Since last MOT+4,164 miles
PASS
Mileage117,796 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
PASS
Mileage112,163 miles
Since last MOT+8,990 miles
PASS
Mileage103,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,173 miles
Since last MOT+4,301 miles
PASS
Mileage98,872 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,814 miles
Since last MOT+5,961 miles
PASS
Mileage92,853 miles
Since last MOT+9,357 miles
PASS
Mileage83,496 miles
Since last MOT+9,080 miles
PASS
Mileage74,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,416 miles
Since last MOT+6,645 miles
PASS
Mileage67,771 miles
Since last MOT+6,669 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,102 miles
Since last MOT+6,028 miles
PASS
Mileage55,074 miles
Since last MOT+5,591 miles
PASS
Mileage49,483 miles
Since last MOT+7,504 miles
PASS
Mileage41,979 miles
Since last MOT+8,262 miles
PASS
Mileage33,717 miles

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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

RegistrationMK02 MXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MK02 MXL

What car is MK02 MXL?

MK02 MXL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MK02 MXL?

The last recorded mileage for MK02 MXL was 137,547 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK02 MXL passed its MOT?

MK02 MXL has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2026.

Is MK02 MXL ULEZ compliant?

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

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