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PL02 VFS

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 32 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 13 (59% pass rate). The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PL02 VFS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
32
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 32 tests on record
4,029

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading91,345 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,029
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL02 VFS 21k38k56k74k91k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 32 tests on record

PASS
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage91,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage91,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage91,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,345 miles
Since last MOT+1,118 miles
PASS
Mileage90,227 miles
Since last MOT+480 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,747 miles
Since last MOT+5,825 miles
PASS
Mileage83,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,922 miles
Since last MOT+4,449 miles
PASS
Mileage79,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,473 miles
Since last MOT+10,110 miles
PASS
Mileage69,363 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,362 miles
Since last MOT+10,563 miles
PASS
Mileage58,799 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,799 miles
Since last MOT+7,455 miles
PASS
Mileage51,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,344 miles
Since last MOT+2,279 miles
PASS
Mileage49,065 miles
Since last MOT+1,492 miles
PASS
Mileage47,573 miles
Since last MOT+2,237 miles
PASS
Mileage45,336 miles
Since last MOT+1,476 miles
PASS
Mileage43,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,860 miles
Since last MOT+1,315 miles
PASS
Mileage42,545 miles
Since last MOT+1,564 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,981 miles
Since last MOT+6,375 miles
PASS
Mileage34,606 miles
Since last MOT+7,024 miles
PASS
Mileage27,582 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,582 miles
Since last MOT+6,782 miles
PASS
Mileage20,800 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 VFS
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 VFS

What car is PL02 VFS?

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

Has PL02 VFS passed its MOT?

PL02 VFS has had 32 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (19 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2026.

Is PL02 VFS ULEZ compliant?

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

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