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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 139,762 miles on the clock, averaging 5,162 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for MW02 VRD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 139,762 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 5,162 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 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 | MW02 VRD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About MW02 VRD
What car is MW02 VRD?
MW02 VRD is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MW02 VRD?
The last recorded mileage for MW02 VRD was 139,762 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW02 VRD passed its MOT?
MW02 VRD has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2026.
Is MW02 VRD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW02 VRD 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 MW02 VRD?
MW02 VRD is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.