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MK02 VGT

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 282,658 miles on the clock, averaging 11,342 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 VGT

MOT Status
Due date passed
282,658
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
11,342

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading282,658 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,627
Average per year11,342
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK02 VGT 68k122k176k229k283k '06'25'17

Check MK02 VGT

Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage282,658 miles
Since last MOT+3,627 miles
PASS
Mileage279,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage279,031 miles
Since last MOT+12,637 miles
PASS
Mileage266,394 miles
Since last MOT+10,908 miles
PASS
Mileage255,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage255,486 miles
Since last MOT+14,868 miles
PASS
Mileage240,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage240,618 miles
Since last MOT+15,220 miles
PASS
Mileage225,398 miles
Since last MOT+12,192 miles
PASS
Mileage213,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage213,206 miles
Since last MOT+12,206 miles
PASS
Mileage201,000 miles
Since last MOT+13,328 miles
PASS
Mileage187,672 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,620 miles
Since last MOT+17,855 miles
PASS
Mileage169,765 miles
Since last MOT+20,926 miles
PASS
Mileage148,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,839 miles
Since last MOT+21,343 miles
PASS
Mileage127,496 miles
Since last MOT+9,887 miles
PASS
Mileage117,609 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,492 miles
Since last MOT+13,319 miles
PASS
Mileage104,173 miles
Since last MOT+2,610 miles
PASS
Mileage101,563 miles
Since last MOT+4,225 miles
PASS
Mileage97,338 miles
Since last MOT+4,225 miles
PASS
Mileage93,113 miles
Since last MOT+7,673 miles
PASS
Mileage85,440 miles
Since last MOT+7,947 miles
PASS
Mileage77,493 miles
Since last MOT+9,014 miles
PASS
Mileage68,479 miles

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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 VGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 VGT

What car is MK02 VGT?

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

What is the mileage of MK02 VGT?

The last recorded mileage for MK02 VGT was 282,658 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK02 VGT passed its MOT?

MK02 VGT has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2025.

Is MK02 VGT ULEZ compliant?

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

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