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MK02 VMG

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 206,886 miles on the clock, averaging 8,837 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for MK02 VMG

MOT Status
Due date passed
206,886
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
8,837

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading206,886 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year8,837
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK02 VMG 45k86k126k166k207k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage206,886 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage206,878 miles
Since last MOT+1,797 miles
PASS
Mileage205,081 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage205,071 miles
Since last MOT+3,071 miles
PASS
Mileage202,000 miles
Since last MOT+4,803 miles
PASS
Mileage197,197 miles
Since last MOT+12,174 miles
PASS
Mileage185,023 miles
Since last MOT+6,510 miles
PASS
Mileage178,513 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,493 miles
Since last MOT+5,660 miles
PASS
Mileage172,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,833 miles
Since last MOT+8,956 miles
PASS
Mileage163,877 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,767 miles
Since last MOT+7,986 miles
PASS
Mileage155,781 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,776 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,769 miles
Since last MOT+12,369 miles
PASS
Mileage143,400 miles
Since last MOT+138 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,262 miles
Since last MOT+14,036 miles
PASS
Mileage129,226 miles
Since last MOT+293 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,933 miles
Since last MOT+13,649 miles
PASS
Mileage115,284 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,279 miles
Since last MOT+11,278 miles
PASS
Mileage104,001 miles
Since last MOT+11,247 miles
PASS
Mileage92,754 miles
Since last MOT+9,961 miles
PASS
Mileage82,793 miles
Since last MOT+10,336 miles
PASS
Mileage72,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,457 miles
Since last MOT+15,569 miles
PASS
Mileage56,888 miles
Since last MOT+11,752 miles
PASS
Mileage45,136 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 VMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
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 VMG

What car is MK02 VMG?

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

What is the mileage of MK02 VMG?

The last recorded mileage for MK02 VMG was 206,886 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK02 VMG passed its MOT?

MK02 VMG has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2024.

Is MK02 VMG ULEZ compliant?

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

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