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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 95,814 miles on the clock, averaging 6,448 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 VHG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 95,814 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,466 |
| Average per year | 6,448 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 VHG |
| 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 VHG
What car is PL02 VHG?
PL02 VHG is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.
What is the mileage of PL02 VHG?
The last recorded mileage for PL02 VHG was 95,814 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PL02 VHG passed its MOT?
PL02 VHG has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2016.
Is PL02 VHG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL02 VHG 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 VHG?
PL02 VHG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.