Vehicle summary
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 182,099 miles on the clock, averaging 7,879 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 GV02 PHJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 182,099 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 31,809 |
| Average per year | 7,879 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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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
| Registration | GV02 PHJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About GV02 PHJ
What car is GV02 PHJ?
GV02 PHJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GV02 PHJ?
The last recorded mileage for GV02 PHJ was 182,099 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV02 PHJ passed its MOT?
GV02 PHJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2022.
Is GV02 PHJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV02 PHJ 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 GV02 PHJ?
GV02 PHJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.