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MM02 VAU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 171,276 miles on the clock, averaging 9,660 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for MM02 VAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,276
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,660

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 reading171,276 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,660
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM02 VAU 55k84k113k142k171k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,276 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
PASS
Mileage171,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,255 miles
Since last MOT+9,647 miles
PASS
Mileage161,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,608 miles
Since last MOT+13,642 miles
PASS
Mileage147,966 miles
Since last MOT+17,554 miles
PASS
Mileage130,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,412 miles
Since last MOT+18,025 miles
PASS
Mileage112,387 miles
Since last MOT+9,444 miles
PASS
Mileage102,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,943 miles
Since last MOT+15,194 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,749 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,688 miles
Since last MOT+9,269 miles
PASS
Mileage78,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,419 miles
Since last MOT+6,109 miles
PASS
Mileage72,310 miles
Since last MOT+5,063 miles
PASS
Mileage67,247 miles
Since last MOT+7,294 miles
PASS
Mileage59,953 miles
Since last MOT+5,282 miles
PASS
Mileage54,671 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 VAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MM02 VAU

What car is MM02 VAU?

MM02 VAU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MM02 VAU?

The last recorded mileage for MM02 VAU was 171,276 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM02 VAU passed its MOT?

MM02 VAU has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2018.

Is MM02 VAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM02 VAU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MM02 VAU?

MM02 VAU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.