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OW02 DMF

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 2 (67% pass rate). It has 196,521 miles on the clock, averaging 22,238 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 OW02 DMF

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,521
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
22,238

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 reading196,521 miles
Reading date
Miles last year512
Average per year22,238
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OW02 DMF 108k130k152k174k197k '06'10'09

Check OW02 DMF

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,521 miles
Since last MOT+512 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,009 miles
Since last MOT+28,422 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,587 miles
Since last MOT+21,206 miles
PASS
Mileage146,381 miles
Since last MOT+11,700 miles
PASS
Mileage134,681 miles
Since last MOT+26,990 miles
PASS
Mileage107,691 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW02 DMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About OW02 DMF

What car is OW02 DMF?

OW02 DMF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OW02 DMF?

The last recorded mileage for OW02 DMF was 196,521 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW02 DMF passed its MOT?

OW02 DMF has had 6 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (4 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2010.

Is OW02 DMF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW02 DMF 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 OW02 DMF?

OW02 DMF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.