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EX02 PYJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 220,034 miles on the clock, averaging 11,010 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for EX02 PYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
220,034
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
11,010

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading220,034 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year11,010
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX02 PYJ 60k100k140k180k220k '06'20'15

Check EX02 PYJ

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage220,034 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage220,030 miles
Since last MOT+1,984 miles
PASS
Mileage218,046 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage218,043 miles
Since last MOT+5,148 miles
PASS
Mileage212,895 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,879 miles
Since last MOT+8,677 miles
PASS
Mileage204,202 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage204,163 miles
Since last MOT+9,404 miles
PASS
Mileage194,759 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,755 miles
Since last MOT+24,872 miles
PASS
Mileage169,883 miles
Since last MOT+15,887 miles
PASS
Mileage153,996 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,987 miles
Since last MOT+9,669 miles
PASS
Mileage144,318 miles
Since last MOT+8,131 miles
PASS
Mileage136,187 miles
Since last MOT+5,243 miles
PASS
Mileage130,944 miles
Since last MOT+7,608 miles
PASS
Mileage123,336 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,261 miles
Since last MOT+10,577 miles
PASS
Mileage112,684 miles
Since last MOT+9,478 miles
PASS
Mileage103,206 miles
Since last MOT+16,087 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,119 miles
Since last MOT+26,848 miles
PASS
Mileage60,271 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

RegistrationEX02 PYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About EX02 PYJ

What car is EX02 PYJ?

EX02 PYJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EX02 PYJ?

The last recorded mileage for EX02 PYJ was 220,034 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX02 PYJ passed its MOT?

EX02 PYJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2020.

Is EX02 PYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX02 PYJ 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 EX02 PYJ?

EX02 PYJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.