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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 202,938 miles on the clock, averaging 10,089 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 MT02 LWA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 202,938 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 80 |
| Average per year | 10,089 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | MT02 LWA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About MT02 LWA
What car is MT02 LWA?
MT02 LWA is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MT02 LWA?
The last recorded mileage for MT02 LWA was 202,938 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MT02 LWA passed its MOT?
MT02 LWA has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2024.
Is MT02 LWA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT02 LWA 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 MT02 LWA?
MT02 LWA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.