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MK02 VEA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 195,981 miles on the clock, averaging 11,870 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for MK02 VEA

MOT Status
Due date passed
195,981
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,870

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading195,981 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year11,870
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK02 VEA 64k97k130k163k196k '06'17'12

Check MK02 VEA

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage195,981 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,978 miles
Since last MOT+10,962 miles
PASS
Mileage185,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,016 miles
Since last MOT+11,364 miles
PASS
Mileage173,652 miles
Since last MOT+5,503 miles
PASS
Mileage168,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,149 miles
Since last MOT+10,274 miles
PASS
Mileage157,875 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,804 miles
Since last MOT+19,882 miles
PASS
Mileage137,922 miles
Since last MOT+121 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,801 miles
Since last MOT+12,111 miles
PASS
Mileage125,690 miles
Since last MOT+15,332 miles
PASS
Mileage110,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,358 miles
Since last MOT+15,703 miles
PASS
Mileage94,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,655 miles
Since last MOT+12,625 miles
PASS
Mileage82,030 miles
Since last MOT+17,862 miles
PASS
Mileage64,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,168 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 VEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 VEA

What car is MK02 VEA?

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

What is the mileage of MK02 VEA?

The last recorded mileage for MK02 VEA was 195,981 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK02 VEA passed its MOT?

MK02 VEA has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2017.

Is MK02 VEA ULEZ compliant?

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

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