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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 121,422 miles on the clock, averaging 6,789 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 PW02 OPW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 121,422 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,179 |
| Average per year | 6,789 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | PW02 OPW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PW — Carlisle, Preston |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About PW02 OPW
What car is PW02 OPW?
PW02 OPW is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2002.
What is the mileage of PW02 OPW?
The last recorded mileage for PW02 OPW was 121,422 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PW02 OPW passed its MOT?
PW02 OPW has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2019.
Is PW02 OPW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PW02 OPW 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 PW02 OPW?
PW02 OPW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.