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GJ02 BNF

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 222,662 miles on the clock, averaging 8,712 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 GJ02 BNF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
222,662
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,712

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 reading222,662 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,963
Average per year8,712
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GJ02 BNF 52k94k137k180k223k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage222,662 miles
Since last MOT+7,963 miles
PASS
Mileage214,699 miles
Since last MOT+10,866 miles
PASS
Mileage203,833 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,788 miles
Since last MOT+6,901 miles
PASS
Mileage196,887 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,864 miles
Since last MOT+149 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,715 miles
Since last MOT+4,321 miles
PASS
Mileage192,394 miles
Since last MOT+3,503 miles
PASS
Mileage188,891 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,887 miles
Since last MOT+6,635 miles
PASS
Mileage182,252 miles
Since last MOT+14,708 miles
PASS
Mileage167,544 miles
Since last MOT+11,766 miles
PASS
Mileage155,778 miles
Since last MOT+4,515 miles
PASS
Mileage151,263 miles
Since last MOT+5,124 miles
PASS
Mileage146,139 miles
Since last MOT+2,875 miles
PASS
Mileage143,264 miles
Since last MOT+2,938 miles
PASS
Mileage140,326 miles
Since last MOT+1,143 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+17,258 miles
PASS
Mileage121,925 miles
Since last MOT+8,599 miles
PASS
Mileage113,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,326 miles
Since last MOT+8,857 miles
PASS
Mileage104,469 miles
Since last MOT+288 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,181 miles
Since last MOT+18,589 miles
PASS
Mileage85,592 miles
Since last MOT+21,967 miles
PASS
Mileage63,625 miles
Since last MOT+11,888 miles
PASS
Mileage51,737 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

RegistrationGJ02 BNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGJ — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About GJ02 BNF

What car is GJ02 BNF?

GJ02 BNF is a green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GJ02 BNF?

The last recorded mileage for GJ02 BNF was 222,662 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GJ02 BNF passed its MOT?

GJ02 BNF has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2026.

Is GJ02 BNF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GJ02 BNF 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 GJ02 BNF?

GJ02 BNF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.