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MY02 VWG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 4 (84% pass rate). It has 186,743 miles on the clock, averaging 6,836 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 MY02 VWG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
186,743
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,836

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading186,743 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,355
Average per year6,836
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MY02 VWG 50k84k118k153k187k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,743 miles
Since last MOT+11,355 miles
PASS
Mileage175,388 miles
Since last MOT+6,670 miles
PASS
Mileage168,718 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,717 miles
Since last MOT+3,832 miles
PASS
Mileage164,885 miles
Since last MOT+4,138 miles
PASS
Mileage160,747 miles
Since last MOT+4,344 miles
PASS
Mileage156,403 miles
Since last MOT+2,839 miles
PASS
Mileage153,564 miles
Since last MOT+4,962 miles
PASS
Mileage148,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,602 miles
Since last MOT+8,197 miles
PASS
Mileage140,405 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,402 miles
Since last MOT+7,416 miles
PASS
Mileage132,986 miles
Since last MOT+4,202 miles
PASS
Mileage128,784 miles
Since last MOT+3,684 miles
PASS
Mileage125,100 miles
Since last MOT+4,200 miles
PASS
Mileage120,900 miles
Since last MOT+3,118 miles
PASS
Mileage117,782 miles
Since last MOT+3,809 miles
PASS
Mileage113,973 miles
Since last MOT+4,953 miles
PASS
Mileage109,020 miles
Since last MOT+5,783 miles
PASS
Mileage103,237 miles
Since last MOT+7,943 miles
PASS
Mileage95,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,294 miles
Since last MOT+14,070 miles
PASS
Mileage81,224 miles
Since last MOT+15,373 miles
PASS
Mileage65,851 miles
Since last MOT+15,755 miles
PASS
Mileage50,096 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

RegistrationMY02 VWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMY — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MY02 VWG

What car is MY02 VWG?

MY02 VWG is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MY02 VWG?

The last recorded mileage for MY02 VWG was 186,743 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MY02 VWG passed its MOT?

MY02 VWG has had 25 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (21 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2026.

Is MY02 VWG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MY02 VWG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MY02 VWG?

MY02 VWG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.