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OY02 NLN

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 195,881 miles on the clock, averaging 15,387 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 NLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
195,881
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
15,387

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 reading195,881 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,630
Average per year15,387
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY02 NLN 25k68k111k153k196k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage195,881 miles
Since last MOT+18,630 miles
PASS
Mileage177,251 miles
Since last MOT+17,816 miles
PASS
Mileage159,435 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,431 miles
Since last MOT+145,130 miles
PASS
Mileage14,301 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,469 miles
Since last MOT+23,970 miles
PASS
Mileage94,499 miles
Since last MOT+24,941 miles
PASS
Mileage69,558 miles
Since last MOT+9,607 miles
PASS
Mileage59,951 miles
Since last MOT+1,895 miles
PASS
Mileage58,056 miles
Since last MOT+4,333 miles
PASS
Mileage53,723 miles
Since last MOT+10,447 miles
PASS
Mileage43,276 miles
Since last MOT+13,032 miles
PASS
Mileage30,244 miles
Since last MOT+4,810 miles
PASS
Mileage25,434 miles

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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

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

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About OY02 NLN

What car is OY02 NLN?

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

What is the mileage of OY02 NLN?

The last recorded mileage for OY02 NLN was 195,881 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY02 NLN passed its MOT?

OY02 NLN has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2017.

Is OY02 NLN ULEZ compliant?

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

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