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MK02 UPR

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 85,251 miles on the clock, averaging 4,916 miles per year, well 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 UPR

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,251
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,916

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

Low mileage
Latest reading85,251 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,321
Average per year4,916
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK02 UPR 22k38k54k69k85k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,251 miles
Since last MOT+6,321 miles
PASS
Mileage78,930 miles
Since last MOT+7,786 miles
PASS
Mileage71,144 miles
Since last MOT+8,924 miles
PASS
Mileage62,220 miles
Since last MOT+7,927 miles
PASS
Mileage54,293 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,290 miles
Since last MOT+6,485 miles
PASS
Mileage47,805 miles
Since last MOT+3,505 miles
PASS
Mileage44,300 miles
Since last MOT+3,072 miles
PASS
Mileage41,228 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,225 miles
Since last MOT+2,862 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,363 miles
Since last MOT+1,554 miles
PASS
Mileage36,809 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,861 miles
Since last MOT+2,691 miles
PASS
Mileage34,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,170 miles
Since last MOT+4,044 miles
PASS
Mileage30,126 miles
Since last MOT+3,545 miles
PASS
Mileage26,581 miles
Since last MOT+4,712 miles
PASS
Mileage21,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,869 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 UPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 UPR

What car is MK02 UPR?

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

What is the mileage of MK02 UPR?

The last recorded mileage for MK02 UPR was 85,251 miles, recorded on 29 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK02 UPR passed its MOT?

MK02 UPR has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2019.

Is MK02 UPR ULEZ compliant?

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

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