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 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 132,084 miles on the clock, averaging 5,803 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 VHP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 132,084 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,803 |
| 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 VHP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 VHP
What car is PL02 VHP?
PL02 VHP is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.
What is the mileage of PL02 VHP?
The last recorded mileage for PL02 VHP was 132,084 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PL02 VHP passed its MOT?
PL02 VHP has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2021.
Is PL02 VHP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL02 VHP 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 VHP?
PL02 VHP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.