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EO02 LSJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 11 (50% pass rate). It has 140,276 miles on the clock, averaging 7,641 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 EO02 LSJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,276
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,641

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 reading140,276 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,926
Average per year7,641
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO02 LSJ 41k66k91k116k140k '06'19'14

Check EO02 LSJ

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,276 miles
Since last MOT+3,926 miles
PASS
Mileage136,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,350 miles
Since last MOT+4,886 miles
PASS
Mileage131,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,464 miles
Since last MOT+5,968 miles
PASS
Mileage125,496 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,491 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,972 miles
Since last MOT+5,832 miles
PASS
Mileage120,140 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,139 miles
Since last MOT+7,835 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,304 miles
Since last MOT+4,857 miles
PASS
Mileage107,447 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,446 miles
Since last MOT+4,827 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,619 miles
Since last MOT+5,763 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,856 miles
Since last MOT+11,753 miles
PASS
Mileage85,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,103 miles
Since last MOT+21,311 miles
PASS
Mileage63,792 miles
Since last MOT+7,866 miles
PASS
Mileage55,926 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,926 miles
Since last MOT+7,374 miles
PASS
Mileage48,552 miles
Since last MOT+7,277 miles
PASS
Mileage41,275 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

RegistrationEO02 LSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EO02 LSJ

What car is EO02 LSJ?

EO02 LSJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EO02 LSJ?

The last recorded mileage for EO02 LSJ was 140,276 miles, recorded on 28 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO02 LSJ passed its MOT?

EO02 LSJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (11 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 28 May 2019.

Is EO02 LSJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO02 LSJ 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 EO02 LSJ?

EO02 LSJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.