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ML02 RCZ

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 222,413 miles on the clock, averaging 13,560 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 ML02 RCZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
222,413
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
13,560

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading222,413 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,663
Average per year13,560
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ML02 RCZ 73k111k148k185k222k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage222,413 miles
Since last MOT+14,663 miles
PASS
Mileage207,750 miles
Since last MOT+376 miles
FAIL
Mileage207,374 miles
Since last MOT+20,488 miles
PASS
Mileage186,886 miles
Since last MOT+14,521 miles
PASS
Mileage172,365 miles
Since last MOT+13,394 miles
PASS
Mileage158,971 miles
Since last MOT+10,698 miles
PASS
Mileage148,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,273 miles
Since last MOT+8,887 miles
PASS
Mileage139,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,386 miles
Since last MOT+8,936 miles
PASS
Mileage130,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,450 miles
Since last MOT+20,416 miles
PASS
Mileage110,034 miles
Since last MOT+19,631 miles
PASS
Mileage90,403 miles
Since last MOT+16,810 miles
PASS
Mileage73,593 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,498 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 RCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About ML02 RCZ

What car is ML02 RCZ?

ML02 RCZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of ML02 RCZ?

The last recorded mileage for ML02 RCZ was 222,413 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML02 RCZ passed its MOT?

ML02 RCZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2017.

Is ML02 RCZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML02 RCZ 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 ML02 RCZ?

ML02 RCZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.