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VA02 VLX

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 143,316 miles on the clock, averaging 7,798 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for VA02 VLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,316
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
7,798

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,316 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,798
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA02 VLX 4k39k74k108k143k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,316 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,313 miles
Since last MOT+10,744 miles
PASS
Mileage132,569 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,564 miles
Since last MOT+9,778 miles
PASS
Mileage122,786 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,768 miles
Since last MOT+8,291 miles
PASS
Mileage114,477 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,421 miles
Since last MOT+10,547 miles
PASS
Mileage103,874 miles
Since last MOT+2,290 miles
PASS
Mileage101,584 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,584 miles
Since last MOT+3,938 miles
PASS
Mileage97,646 miles
Since last MOT+3,525 miles
PASS
Mileage94,121 miles
Since last MOT+3,858 miles
PASS
Mileage90,263 miles
Since last MOT+4,662 miles
PASS
Mileage85,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,601 miles
Since last MOT+4,987 miles
PASS
Mileage80,614 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,608 miles
Since last MOT+5,467 miles
PASS
Mileage75,141 miles
Since last MOT+4,789 miles
PASS
Mileage70,352 miles
Since last MOT+4,335 miles
PASS
Mileage66,017 miles
Since last MOT+4,072 miles
PASS
Mileage61,945 miles
Since last MOT+4,486 miles
PASS
Mileage57,459 miles
Since last MOT+5,271 miles
PASS
Mileage52,188 miles
Since last MOT+9,104 miles
PASS
Mileage43,084 miles
Since last MOT+39,275 miles
PASS
Mileage3,809 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 VLX
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 VLX

What car is VA02 VLX?

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

What is the mileage of VA02 VLX?

The last recorded mileage for VA02 VLX was 143,316 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA02 VLX passed its MOT?

VA02 VLX has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Mar 2024.

Is VA02 VLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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