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PL02 OOA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 98,919 miles on the clock, averaging 2,720 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for PL02 OOA

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,919
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
2,720

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,919 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,720
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 OOA 69k76k84k91k99k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,919 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,919 miles
Since last MOT+8,703 miles
PASS
Mileage90,216 miles
Since last MOT+9,795 miles
PASS
Mileage80,421 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
PASS
Mileage80,411 miles
Since last MOT+3,502 miles
PASS
Mileage76,909 miles
Since last MOT+2,346 miles
PASS
Mileage74,563 miles
PASS
Mileage96,613 miles
Since last MOT+8,107 miles
PASS
Mileage88,506 miles
Since last MOT+1,180 miles
PASS
Mileage87,326 miles
Since last MOT+12,213 miles
PASS
Mileage75,113 miles
Since last MOT+6,579 miles
PASS
Mileage68,534 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 OOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 OOA

What car is PL02 OOA?

PL02 OOA is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PL02 OOA?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 OOA was 98,919 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 OOA passed its MOT?

PL02 OOA has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Nov 2017.

Is PL02 OOA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL02 OOA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PL02 OOA?

PL02 OOA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.