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PL02 UEB

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 168,896 miles on the clock, averaging 9,613 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 PL02 UEB

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,896
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,613

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,896 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year9,613
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 UEB 63k90k116k142k169k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,896 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,884 miles
Since last MOT+5,150 miles
PASS
Mileage163,734 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,730 miles
Since last MOT+6,795 miles
PASS
Mileage156,935 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,924 miles
Since last MOT+13,390 miles
PASS
Mileage143,534 miles
Since last MOT+15,704 miles
PASS
Mileage127,830 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,819 miles
Since last MOT+3,616 miles
PASS
Mileage124,203 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,161 miles
Since last MOT+9,634 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,527 miles
Since last MOT+7,615 miles
PASS
Mileage106,912 miles
Since last MOT+12,417 miles
PASS
Mileage94,495 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,494 miles
Since last MOT+16,359 miles
PASS
Mileage78,135 miles
Since last MOT+15,072 miles
PASS
Mileage63,063 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PL02 UEB

What car is PL02 UEB?

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

What is the mileage of PL02 UEB?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 UEB was 168,896 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 UEB passed its MOT?

PL02 UEB has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2017.

Is PL02 UEB ULEZ compliant?

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

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