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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 168,606 miles on the clock, averaging 8,167 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 MT02 VLW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 168,606 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,167 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 VLW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 VLW
What car is MT02 VLW?
MT02 VLW is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MT02 VLW?
The last recorded mileage for MT02 VLW was 168,606 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MT02 VLW passed its MOT?
MT02 VLW has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2019.
Is MT02 VLW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT02 VLW 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 VLW?
MT02 VLW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.