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PL02 UFD

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 95,494 miles on the clock, averaging 5,533 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 UFD

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,494
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,533

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading95,494 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,533
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 UFD 30k46k63k79k95k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,494 miles
Since last MOT+821 miles
PASS
Mileage94,673 miles
Since last MOT+1,414 miles
PASS
Mileage93,259 miles
Since last MOT+3,068 miles
PASS
Mileage90,191 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,190 miles
Since last MOT+3,491 miles
PASS
Mileage86,699 miles
Since last MOT+3,981 miles
PASS
Mileage82,718 miles
Since last MOT+3,609 miles
PASS
Mileage79,109 miles
Since last MOT+4,567 miles
PASS
Mileage74,542 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,542 miles
Since last MOT+6,432 miles
PASS
Mileage68,110 miles
Since last MOT+6,175 miles
PASS
Mileage61,935 miles
Since last MOT+12,799 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,136 miles
Since last MOT+5,314 miles
PASS
Mileage43,822 miles
Since last MOT+13,732 miles
PASS
Mileage30,090 miles

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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

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

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About PL02 UFD

What car is PL02 UFD?

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

What is the mileage of PL02 UFD?

The last recorded mileage for PL02 UFD was 95,494 miles, recorded on 14 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL02 UFD passed its MOT?

PL02 UFD has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2018.

Is PL02 UFD ULEZ compliant?

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

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