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WP02 VAF

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

White Registered in Bristol, West of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourWhite
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 275,133 miles on the clock, averaging 8,131 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 WP02 VAF

MOT Status
Due date passed
275,133
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,131

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading275,133 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,425
Average per year8,131
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WP02 VAF 119k158k197k236k275k '06'25'15

Check WP02 VAF

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage275,133 miles
Since last MOT+7,425 miles
PASS
Mileage267,708 miles
Since last MOT+7,202 miles
PASS
Mileage260,506 miles
Since last MOT+7,142 miles
PASS
Mileage253,364 miles
Since last MOT+7,727 miles
PASS
Mileage245,637 miles
Since last MOT+6,504 miles
PASS
Mileage239,133 miles
Since last MOT+7,945 miles
PASS
Mileage231,188 miles
Since last MOT+11,543 miles
PASS
Mileage219,645 miles
Since last MOT+16,413 miles
PASS
Mileage203,232 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,203 miles
Since last MOT+1,139 miles
PASS
Mileage202,064 miles
Since last MOT+1,355 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,709 miles
Since last MOT+647 miles
PASS
Mileage200,062 miles
Since last MOT+6,440 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,622 miles
Since last MOT+9,880 miles
PASS
Mileage183,742 miles
Since last MOT+12,186 miles
PASS
Mileage171,556 miles
Since last MOT+12,347 miles
PASS
Mileage159,209 miles
Since last MOT+17,074 miles
PASS
Mileage142,135 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,125 miles
Since last MOT+12,173 miles
PASS
Mileage129,952 miles
Since last MOT+11,141 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,811 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 VAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWP — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About WP02 VAF

What car is WP02 VAF?

WP02 VAF is a white Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2002.

What is the mileage of WP02 VAF?

The last recorded mileage for WP02 VAF was 275,133 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WP02 VAF passed its MOT?

WP02 VAF has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2025.

Is WP02 VAF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WP02 VAF 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 WP02 VAF?

WP02 VAF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.