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FP02 VTJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 124,891 miles on the clock, averaging 7,835 miles per year, around 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 FP02 VTJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,891
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,835

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading124,891 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,566
Average per year7,835
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP02 VTJ 54k72k89k107k125k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,891 miles
Since last MOT+3,566 miles
PASS
Mileage121,325 miles
Since last MOT+2,241 miles
PASS
Mileage119,084 miles
Since last MOT+2,796 miles
PASS
Mileage116,288 miles
Since last MOT+2,912 miles
PASS
Mileage113,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,376 miles
Since last MOT+6,254 miles
PASS
Mileage107,122 miles
Since last MOT+9,226 miles
PASS
Mileage97,896 miles
Since last MOT+13,266 miles
PASS
Mileage84,630 miles
Since last MOT+14,984 miles
PASS
Mileage69,646 miles
Since last MOT+15,797 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,849 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 VTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About FP02 VTJ

What car is FP02 VTJ?

FP02 VTJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FP02 VTJ?

The last recorded mileage for FP02 VTJ was 124,891 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP02 VTJ passed its MOT?

FP02 VTJ has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2015.

Is FP02 VTJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP02 VTJ 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 FP02 VTJ?

FP02 VTJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.