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GJ02 NAJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 2008 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 199,318 miles on the clock, averaging 15,662 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for GJ02 NAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
199,318
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
15,662

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading199,318 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year15,662
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GJ02 NAJ 30k73k115k157k199k '11'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,318 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,317 miles
Since last MOT+38,084 miles
PASS
Mileage161,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,233 miles
Since last MOT+50,337 miles
PASS
Mileage110,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,896 miles
Since last MOT+12,632 miles
PASS
Mileage98,264 miles
Since last MOT+13,607 miles
PASS
Mileage84,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,657 miles
Since last MOT+17,694 miles
PASS
Mileage66,963 miles
Since last MOT+19,042 miles
PASS
Mileage47,921 miles
Since last MOT+17,431 miles
PASS
Mileage30,490 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 NAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGJ — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About GJ02 NAJ

What car is GJ02 NAJ?

GJ02 NAJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GJ02 NAJ?

The last recorded mileage for GJ02 NAJ was 199,318 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GJ02 NAJ passed its MOT?

GJ02 NAJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2021.

Is GJ02 NAJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GJ02 NAJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, 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 NAJ?

GJ02 NAJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.