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EP02 LPJ

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 134,888 miles on the clock, averaging 5,746 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for EP02 LPJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,888
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2014
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,746

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading134,888 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,337
Average per year5,746
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EP02 LPJ 91k102k113k124k135k '14'22'17

Check EP02 LPJ

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,888 miles
Since last MOT+2,337 miles
PASS
Mileage132,551 miles
Since last MOT+3,072 miles
PASS
Mileage129,479 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,466 miles
Since last MOT+12,400 miles
PASS
Mileage117,066 miles
Since last MOT+7,115 miles
PASS
Mileage109,951 miles
Since last MOT+5,246 miles
PASS
Mileage104,705 miles
Since last MOT+6,956 miles
PASS
Mileage97,749 miles
Since last MOT+184 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,565 miles
Since last MOT+6,619 miles
PASS
Mileage90,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,946 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP02 LPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEP — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EP02 LPJ

What car is EP02 LPJ?

EP02 LPJ is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EP02 LPJ?

The last recorded mileage for EP02 LPJ was 134,888 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EP02 LPJ passed its MOT?

EP02 LPJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2022.

Is EP02 LPJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EP02 LPJ 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 EP02 LPJ?

EP02 LPJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.