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MV02 VYU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 144,328 miles on the clock, averaging 13,732 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 MV02 VYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,328
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
13,732

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 reading144,328 miles
Reading date
Miles last year226
Average per year13,732
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV02 VYU 26k56k85k115k144k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,328 miles
Since last MOT+226 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,102 miles
Since last MOT+12,885 miles
PASS
Mileage131,217 miles
Since last MOT+10,111 miles
PASS
Mileage121,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,106 miles
Since last MOT+16,952 miles
PASS
Mileage104,154 miles
Since last MOT+18,156 miles
PASS
Mileage85,998 miles
Since last MOT+17,075 miles
PASS
Mileage68,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,923 miles
Since last MOT+16,866 miles
PASS
Mileage52,057 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,056 miles
Since last MOT+18,668 miles
PASS
Mileage33,388 miles
Since last MOT+2,057 miles
PASS
Mileage31,331 miles
Since last MOT+4,941 miles
PASS
Mileage26,390 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 VYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMV — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MV02 VYU

What car is MV02 VYU?

MV02 VYU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MV02 VYU?

The last recorded mileage for MV02 VYU was 144,328 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV02 VYU passed its MOT?

MV02 VYU has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2014.

Is MV02 VYU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MV02 VYU 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 MV02 VYU?

MV02 VYU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.