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MM02 XAR

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 285,227 miles on the clock, averaging 12,495 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 MM02 XAR

MOT Status
Due date passed
285,227
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
12,495

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading285,227 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,982
Average per year12,495
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM02 XAR 56k114k171k228k285k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage285,227 miles
Since last MOT+8,982 miles
PASS
Mileage276,245 miles
Since last MOT+8,695 miles
PASS
Mileage267,550 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage267,525 miles
Since last MOT+6,659 miles
PASS
Mileage260,866 miles
Since last MOT+9,541 miles
PASS
Mileage251,325 miles
Since last MOT+8,797 miles
PASS
Mileage242,528 miles
Since last MOT+219,715 miles
PASS
Mileage22,813 miles
PASS
Mileage213,909 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage213,844 miles
Since last MOT+13,807 miles
PASS
Mileage200,037 miles
Since last MOT+13,673 miles
PASS
Mileage186,364 miles
Since last MOT+16,397 miles
PASS
Mileage169,967 miles
Since last MOT+16,353 miles
PASS
Mileage153,614 miles
Since last MOT+18,798 miles
PASS
Mileage134,816 miles
Since last MOT+16,787 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,029 miles
Since last MOT+18,165 miles
PASS
Mileage99,864 miles
Since last MOT+9,062 miles
PASS
Mileage90,802 miles
Since last MOT+7,980 miles
PASS
Mileage82,822 miles
Since last MOT+6,946 miles
PASS
Mileage75,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,876 miles
Since last MOT+19,596 miles
PASS
Mileage56,280 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 XAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MM02 XAR

What car is MM02 XAR?

MM02 XAR is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MM02 XAR?

The last recorded mileage for MM02 XAR was 285,227 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM02 XAR passed its MOT?

MM02 XAR has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2024.

Is MM02 XAR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM02 XAR 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 MM02 XAR?

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