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EG02 JWA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 184,787 miles on the clock, averaging 7,434 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 EG02 JWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,787
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,434

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading184,787 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,434
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EG02 JWA 41k77k113k149k185k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,787 miles
Since last MOT+8,381 miles
PASS
Mileage176,406 miles
Since last MOT+8,425 miles
PASS
Mileage167,981 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,979 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage147,593 miles
Since last MOT+10,441 miles
PASS
Mileage137,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,152 miles
Since last MOT+12,201 miles
PASS
Mileage124,951 miles
Since last MOT+13,826 miles
PASS
Mileage111,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,125 miles
Since last MOT+17,825 miles
PASS
Mileage93,300 miles
Since last MOT+9,640 miles
PASS
Mileage83,660 miles
Since last MOT+2,928 miles
PASS
Mileage80,732 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,731 miles
Since last MOT+2,357 miles
PASS
Mileage78,374 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,373 miles
Since last MOT+2,297 miles
PASS
Mileage76,076 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,075 miles
Since last MOT+2,799 miles
PASS
Mileage73,276 miles
Since last MOT+3,908 miles
PASS
Mileage69,368 miles
Since last MOT+3,159 miles
PASS
Mileage66,209 miles
Since last MOT+3,700 miles
PASS
Mileage62,509 miles
Since last MOT+2,209 miles
PASS
Mileage60,300 miles
Since last MOT+2,767 miles
PASS
Mileage57,533 miles
Since last MOT+17,020 miles
PASS
Mileage40,513 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 JWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEG — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EG02 JWA

What car is EG02 JWA?

EG02 JWA is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EG02 JWA?

The last recorded mileage for EG02 JWA was 184,787 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EG02 JWA passed its MOT?

EG02 JWA has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2025.

Is EG02 JWA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EG02 JWA 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 EG02 JWA?

EG02 JWA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.