Vehicle summary
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 139,896 miles on the clock, averaging 6,000 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for PL02 UDS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 139,896 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 25,569 |
| Average per year | 6,000 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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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
| Registration | PL02 UDS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PL — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About PL02 UDS
What car is PL02 UDS?
PL02 UDS is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.
What is the mileage of PL02 UDS?
The last recorded mileage for PL02 UDS was 139,896 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PL02 UDS passed its MOT?
PL02 UDS has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2026.
Is PL02 UDS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL02 UDS 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 UDS?
PL02 UDS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.