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KM02 KJA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 9 (47% pass rate). It has 264,856 miles on the clock, averaging 15,875 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 KM02 KJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
264,856
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
47%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
15,875

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 reading264,856 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year15,875
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KM02 KJA 103k144k184k224k265k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage264,856 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage264,854 miles
Since last MOT+16,098 miles
PASS
Mileage248,756 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage248,691 miles
Since last MOT+14,546 miles
PASS
Mileage234,145 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage234,145 miles
Since last MOT+13,139 miles
FAIL
Mileage221,006 miles
Since last MOT+14,149 miles
PASS
Mileage206,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage206,857 miles
Since last MOT+14,978 miles
PASS
Mileage191,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,879 miles
Since last MOT+14,127 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,752 miles
Since last MOT+12,917 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,835 miles
Since last MOT+13,520 miles
PASS
Mileage151,315 miles
Since last MOT+22,086 miles
PASS
Mileage129,229 miles
Since last MOT+25,924 miles
PASS
Mileage103,305 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,305 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 KJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKM — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About KM02 KJA

What car is KM02 KJA?

KM02 KJA is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KM02 KJA?

The last recorded mileage for KM02 KJA was 264,856 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM02 KJA passed its MOT?

KM02 KJA has had 17 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (8 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2016.

Is KM02 KJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KM02 KJA 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 KM02 KJA?

KM02 KJA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.