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EF02 JHJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 98,369 miles on the clock, averaging 5,901 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for EF02 JHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,369
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
93%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,901

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 reading98,369 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year5,901
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF02 JHJ 21k40k60k79k98k '05'18'13

Check EF02 JHJ

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,369 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,360 miles
Since last MOT+7,834 miles
PASS
Mileage90,526 miles
Since last MOT+7,106 miles
PASS
Mileage83,420 miles
Since last MOT+7,304 miles
PASS
Mileage76,116 miles
Since last MOT+6,177 miles
PASS
Mileage69,939 miles
Since last MOT+8,027 miles
PASS
Mileage61,912 miles
Since last MOT+3,654 miles
PASS
Mileage58,258 miles
Since last MOT+9,560 miles
PASS
Mileage48,698 miles
Since last MOT+6,974 miles
PASS
Mileage41,724 miles
Since last MOT+1,490 miles
PASS
Mileage40,234 miles
Since last MOT+5,436 miles
PASS
Mileage34,798 miles
Since last MOT+4,737 miles
PASS
Mileage30,061 miles
Since last MOT+9,047 miles
PASS
Mileage21,014 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 JHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EF02 JHJ

What car is EF02 JHJ?

EF02 JHJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EF02 JHJ?

The last recorded mileage for EF02 JHJ was 98,369 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF02 JHJ passed its MOT?

EF02 JHJ has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Aug 2018.

Is EF02 JHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF02 JHJ 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 EF02 JHJ?

EF02 JHJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.