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VA02 DRV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 136,965 miles on the clock, averaging 5,053 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 VA02 DRV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
136,965
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,053

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading136,965 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,811
Average per year5,053
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA02 DRV 38k63k87k112k137k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,965 miles
Since last MOT+3,811 miles
PASS
Mileage133,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,154 miles
Since last MOT+6,597 miles
PASS
Mileage126,557 miles
Since last MOT+305 miles
PASS
Mileage126,252 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,243 miles
Since last MOT+600 miles
PASS
Mileage125,643 miles
Since last MOT+2,476 miles
PASS
Mileage123,167 miles
Since last MOT+6,038 miles
PASS
Mileage117,129 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,075 miles
Since last MOT+6,625 miles
PASS
Mileage110,450 miles
Since last MOT+137 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,313 miles
Since last MOT+8,623 miles
PASS
Mileage101,690 miles
Since last MOT+10,400 miles
PASS
Mileage91,290 miles
Since last MOT+7,607 miles
PASS
Mileage83,683 miles
Since last MOT+7,622 miles
PASS
Mileage76,061 miles
Since last MOT+6,440 miles
PASS
Mileage69,621 miles
Since last MOT+2,517 miles
PASS
Mileage67,104 miles
Since last MOT+4,835 miles
PASS
Mileage62,269 miles
Since last MOT+12,580 miles
PASS
Mileage49,689 miles
Since last MOT+1,414 miles
PASS
Mileage48,275 miles
Since last MOT+10,583 miles
PASS
Mileage37,692 miles

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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

RegistrationVA02 DRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About VA02 DRV

What car is VA02 DRV?

VA02 DRV is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VA02 DRV?

The last recorded mileage for VA02 DRV was 136,965 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA02 DRV passed its MOT?

VA02 DRV has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Apr 2026.

Is VA02 DRV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA02 DRV 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 VA02 DRV?

VA02 DRV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.