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EF02 JHO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 137,436 miles on the clock, averaging 9,760 miles per year, above 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 EF02 JHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,436
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,760

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading137,436 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,760
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF02 JHO 40k64k88k113k137k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,436 miles
Since last MOT+5,789 miles
PASS
Mileage131,647 miles
Since last MOT+8,268 miles
PASS
Mileage123,379 miles
Since last MOT+10,936 miles
PASS
Mileage112,443 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,379 miles
Since last MOT+13,375 miles
PASS
Mileage99,004 miles
Since last MOT+13,119 miles
PASS
Mileage85,885 miles
Since last MOT+13,134 miles
PASS
Mileage72,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,751 miles
Since last MOT+12,941 miles
PASS
Mileage59,810 miles
Since last MOT+11,438 miles
PASS
Mileage48,372 miles
Since last MOT+8,812 miles
PASS
Mileage39,560 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 JHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EF02 JHO

What car is EF02 JHO?

EF02 JHO is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EF02 JHO?

The last recorded mileage for EF02 JHO was 137,436 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF02 JHO passed its MOT?

EF02 JHO has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2016.

Is EF02 JHO ULEZ compliant?

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

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