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VE02 OTC

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 165,956 miles on the clock, averaging 8,628 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for VE02 OTC

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,956
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,628

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading165,956 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,628
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE02 OTC 35k67k100k133k166k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,956 miles
Since last MOT+4,682 miles
PASS
Mileage161,274 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,270 miles
Since last MOT+5,707 miles
PASS
Mileage155,563 miles
Since last MOT+9,962 miles
PASS
Mileage145,601 miles
Since last MOT+6,445 miles
PASS
Mileage139,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,156 miles
Since last MOT+7,884 miles
PASS
Mileage131,272 miles
Since last MOT+9,535 miles
PASS
Mileage121,737 miles
Since last MOT+7,307 miles
PASS
Mileage114,430 miles
Since last MOT+7,364 miles
PASS
Mileage107,066 miles
Since last MOT+12,315 miles
PASS
Mileage94,751 miles
Since last MOT+162 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,589 miles
Since last MOT+17,601 miles
PASS
Mileage76,988 miles
Since last MOT+10,728 miles
PASS
Mileage66,260 miles
Since last MOT+11,362 miles
PASS
Mileage54,898 miles
Since last MOT+8,676 miles
PASS
Mileage46,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,407 miles
PASS
Mileage39,815 miles
Since last MOT+5,272 miles
PASS
Mileage34,543 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 OTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About VE02 OTC

What car is VE02 OTC?

VE02 OTC is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VE02 OTC?

The last recorded mileage for VE02 OTC was 165,956 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE02 OTC passed its MOT?

VE02 OTC has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2021.

Is VE02 OTC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE02 OTC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VE02 OTC?

VE02 OTC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.