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GJ02 HCU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 64,119 miles on the clock, averaging 12,843 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 GJ02 HCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,119
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
12,843

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading64,119 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,135
Average per year12,843
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GJ02 HCU 43k48k53k59k64k '06'08'07

Check GJ02 HCU

Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,119 miles
Since last MOT+14,135 miles
PASS
Mileage49,984 miles
Since last MOT+7,320 miles
PASS
Mileage42,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,664 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 HCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 HCU

What car is GJ02 HCU?

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

What is the mileage of GJ02 HCU?

The last recorded mileage for GJ02 HCU was 64,119 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GJ02 HCU passed its MOT?

GJ02 HCU has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Mar 2008.

Is GJ02 HCU ULEZ compliant?

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

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