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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 174,803 miles on the clock, averaging 7,119 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 UPM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 174,803 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 7,119 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 | VA02 UPM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | VA — Worcester, Severn Valley |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About VA02 UPM
What car is VA02 UPM?
VA02 UPM is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.
What is the mileage of VA02 UPM?
The last recorded mileage for VA02 UPM was 174,803 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has VA02 UPM passed its MOT?
VA02 UPM has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2021.
Is VA02 UPM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA02 UPM 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 UPM?
VA02 UPM is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.