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ST02 XBU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 10 (47% pass rate). It has 214,471 miles on the clock, averaging 11,479 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for ST02 XBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
214,471
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
47%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,479

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading214,471 miles
Reading date
Miles last year31
Average per year11,479
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST02 XBU 82k115k148k181k214k '06'18'12

Check ST02 XBU

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage214,471 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage214,440 miles
Since last MOT+988 miles
PASS
Mileage213,452 miles
FAIL
Mileage213,540 miles
Since last MOT+4,048 miles
PASS
Mileage209,492 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage209,489 miles
Since last MOT+13,755 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,734 miles
Since last MOT+11,608 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,126 miles
Since last MOT+10,680 miles
PASS
Mileage173,446 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,442 miles
Since last MOT+13,052 miles
PASS
Mileage160,390 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,382 miles
Since last MOT+18,195 miles
PASS
Mileage142,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,187 miles
Since last MOT+12,247 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,940 miles
Since last MOT+19,612 miles
PASS
Mileage110,328 miles
Since last MOT+13,933 miles
PASS
Mileage96,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,395 miles
Since last MOT+14,481 miles
PASS
Mileage81,914 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 XBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About ST02 XBU

What car is ST02 XBU?

ST02 XBU is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2002.

What is the mileage of ST02 XBU?

The last recorded mileage for ST02 XBU was 214,471 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST02 XBU passed its MOT?

ST02 XBU has had 19 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (9 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2018.

Is ST02 XBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST02 XBU 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 ST02 XBU?

ST02 XBU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.