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GJ02 KLS

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 132,544 miles on the clock, averaging 6,554 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 GJ02 KLS

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,544
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,554

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading132,544 miles
Reading date
Miles last year30,516
Average per year6,554
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GJ02 KLS 54k73k93k113k133k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,544 miles
Since last MOT+30,516 miles
PASS
Mileage102,028 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,028 miles
Since last MOT+7,680 miles
PASS
Mileage119,348 miles
Since last MOT+5,400 miles
PASS
Mileage113,948 miles
Since last MOT+4,442 miles
PASS
Mileage109,506 miles
Since last MOT+10,190 miles
PASS
Mileage99,316 miles
Since last MOT+2,343 miles
PASS
Mileage96,973 miles
Since last MOT+4,331 miles
PASS
Mileage92,642 miles
Since last MOT+5,995 miles
PASS
Mileage86,647 miles
Since last MOT+5,213 miles
PASS
Mileage81,434 miles
Since last MOT+6,455 miles
PASS
Mileage74,979 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,975 miles
Since last MOT+8,528 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,447 miles
Since last MOT+12,716 miles
PASS
Mileage53,731 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 KLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
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 KLS

What car is GJ02 KLS?

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

What is the mileage of GJ02 KLS?

The last recorded mileage for GJ02 KLS was 132,544 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GJ02 KLS passed its MOT?

GJ02 KLS has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2018.

Is GJ02 KLS ULEZ compliant?

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

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