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PL02 OTW

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 131,120 miles on the clock, averaging 10,911 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for PL02 OTW

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,120
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,911

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 reading131,120 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,911
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 OTW 21k49k76k104k131k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,120 miles
Since last MOT+8,827 miles
PASS
Mileage122,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,293 miles
Since last MOT+9,087 miles
PASS
Mileage113,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,206 miles
Since last MOT+13,586 miles
PASS
Mileage99,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,620 miles
Since last MOT+8,053 miles
PASS
Mileage91,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,567 miles
Since last MOT+16,065 miles
PASS
Mileage75,502 miles
Since last MOT+18,100 miles
PASS
Mileage57,402 miles
Since last MOT+16,360 miles
PASS
Mileage41,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,042 miles
Since last MOT+12,494 miles
PASS
Mileage28,548 miles
Since last MOT+3,951 miles
PASS
Mileage24,597 miles
Since last MOT+3,143 miles
PASS
Mileage21,454 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 OTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PL02 OTW

What car is PL02 OTW?

PL02 OTW is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PL02 OTW?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 OTW was 131,120 miles, recorded on 20 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 OTW passed its MOT?

PL02 OTW has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2016.

Is PL02 OTW ULEZ compliant?

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

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