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OY02 MWA

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 270,604 miles on the clock, averaging 16,267 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 OY02 MWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
270,604
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
16,267

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 reading270,604 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year16,267
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY02 MWA 54k108k162k216k271k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage270,604 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage270,594 miles
Since last MOT+6,955 miles
PASS
Mileage263,639 miles
Since last MOT+21,873 miles
PASS
Mileage241,766 miles
Since last MOT+21,433 miles
PASS
Mileage220,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage220,333 miles
Since last MOT+23,732 miles
PASS
Mileage196,601 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,567 miles
Since last MOT+13,140 miles
PASS
Mileage183,427 miles
Since last MOT+18,414 miles
PASS
Mileage165,013 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,964 miles
Since last MOT+25,018 miles
PASS
Mileage139,946 miles
Since last MOT+14,600 miles
PASS
Mileage125,346 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,344 miles
Since last MOT+13,311 miles
PASS
Mileage112,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,033 miles
Since last MOT+16,463 miles
PASS
Mileage95,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,570 miles
Since last MOT+18,984 miles
PASS
Mileage76,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,586 miles
Since last MOT+22,871 miles
PASS
Mileage53,715 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 MWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About OY02 MWA

What car is OY02 MWA?

OY02 MWA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.

What is the mileage of OY02 MWA?

The last recorded mileage for OY02 MWA was 270,604 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY02 MWA passed its MOT?

OY02 MWA has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2019.

Is OY02 MWA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY02 MWA 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 OY02 MWA?

OY02 MWA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.