Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 176,208 miles on the clock, averaging 4,468 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for ML02 WLU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 176,208 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,003 |
| Average per year | 4,468 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | ML02 WLU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About ML02 WLU
What car is ML02 WLU?
ML02 WLU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of ML02 WLU?
The last recorded mileage for ML02 WLU was 176,208 miles, recorded on 30 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML02 WLU passed its MOT?
ML02 WLU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2017.
Is ML02 WLU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML02 WLU 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 WLU?
ML02 WLU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.