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OU02 UVO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 183,150 miles on the clock, averaging 12,290 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 OU02 UVO

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,150
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
12,290

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading183,150 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,290
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU02 UVO 34k72k109k146k183k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,150 miles
Since last MOT+31,963 miles
PASS
Mileage151,187 miles
Since last MOT+13,528 miles
PASS
Mileage137,659 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,619 miles
Since last MOT+14,406 miles
PASS
Mileage123,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,213 miles
Since last MOT+6,717 miles
PASS
Mileage116,496 miles
Since last MOT+8,513 miles
PASS
Mileage107,983 miles
Since last MOT+9,489 miles
PASS
Mileage98,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,494 miles
Since last MOT+7,008 miles
PASS
Mileage91,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,486 miles
Since last MOT+5,889 miles
PASS
Mileage85,597 miles
Since last MOT+7,424 miles
PASS
Mileage78,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,173 miles
Since last MOT+13,525 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,648 miles
Since last MOT+15,005 miles
PASS
Mileage49,643 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,623 miles
Since last MOT+15,174 miles
PASS
Mileage34,449 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,425 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 UVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About OU02 UVO

What car is OU02 UVO?

OU02 UVO is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OU02 UVO?

The last recorded mileage for OU02 UVO was 183,150 miles, recorded on 14 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU02 UVO passed its MOT?

OU02 UVO has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2018.

Is OU02 UVO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU02 UVO 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 OU02 UVO?

OU02 UVO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.