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ML02 RYB

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 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 142,070 miles on the clock, averaging 8,079 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 ML02 RYB

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,070
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,079

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading142,070 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,524
Average per year8,079
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ML02 RYB 42k67k92k117k142k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,070 miles
Since last MOT+6,524 miles
PASS
Mileage135,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,546 miles
Since last MOT+6,828 miles
PASS
Mileage128,718 miles
Since last MOT+6,412 miles
PASS
Mileage122,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,306 miles
Since last MOT+8,070 miles
PASS
Mileage114,236 miles
Since last MOT+8,804 miles
PASS
Mileage105,432 miles
Since last MOT+9,490 miles
PASS
Mileage95,942 miles
Since last MOT+9,564 miles
PASS
Mileage86,378 miles
Since last MOT+8,596 miles
PASS
Mileage77,782 miles
Since last MOT+8,720 miles
PASS
Mileage69,062 miles
Since last MOT+8,615 miles
PASS
Mileage60,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,447 miles
Since last MOT+8,920 miles
PASS
Mileage51,527 miles
Since last MOT+9,549 miles
PASS
Mileage41,978 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

RegistrationML02 RYB
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 RYB

What car is ML02 RYB?

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

What is the mileage of ML02 RYB?

The last recorded mileage for ML02 RYB was 142,070 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML02 RYB passed its MOT?

ML02 RYB has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2018.

Is ML02 RYB ULEZ compliant?

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

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