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PL02 OPH

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 150,104 miles on the clock, averaging 8,542 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PL02 OPH

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,104
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,542

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading150,104 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,542
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 OPH 47k73k98k124k150k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,104 miles
Since last MOT+4,693 miles
PASS
Mileage145,411 miles
Since last MOT+3,260 miles
PASS
Mileage142,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,151 miles
Since last MOT+2,781 miles
PASS
Mileage139,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,370 miles
Since last MOT+12,226 miles
PASS
Mileage127,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,144 miles
Since last MOT+16,822 miles
PASS
Mileage110,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,322 miles
Since last MOT+5,322 miles
PASS
Mileage105,000 miles
Since last MOT+200 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,800 miles
Since last MOT+6,801 miles
PASS
Mileage97,999 miles
Since last MOT+7,973 miles
PASS
Mileage90,026 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,023 miles
Since last MOT+8,588 miles
PASS
Mileage81,435 miles
Since last MOT+9,556 miles
PASS
Mileage71,879 miles
Since last MOT+6,912 miles
PASS
Mileage64,967 miles
Since last MOT+2,490 miles
PASS
Mileage62,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,477 miles
Since last MOT+15,794 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,683 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 OPH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 OPH

What car is PL02 OPH?

PL02 OPH is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PL02 OPH?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 OPH was 150,104 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 OPH passed its MOT?

PL02 OPH has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2017.

Is PL02 OPH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL02 OPH 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 PL02 OPH?

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