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LA02 JDF

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 157,391 miles on the clock, averaging 12,596 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 LA02 JDF

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,391
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,596

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,391 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,596
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA02 JDF 67k90k112k135k157k '05'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,391 miles
Since last MOT+24,919 miles
PASS
Mileage132,472 miles
Since last MOT+9,908 miles
PASS
Mileage122,564 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,562 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,434 miles
Since last MOT+8,865 miles
PASS
Mileage113,569 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage111,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,610 miles
Since last MOT+12,888 miles
PASS
Mileage98,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,722 miles
Since last MOT+14,395 miles
PASS
Mileage84,327 miles
Since last MOT+17,054 miles
PASS
Mileage67,273 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

RegistrationLA02 JDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About LA02 JDF

What car is LA02 JDF?

LA02 JDF is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LA02 JDF?

The last recorded mileage for LA02 JDF was 157,391 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA02 JDF passed its MOT?

LA02 JDF has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2012.

Is LA02 JDF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA02 JDF 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 LA02 JDF?

LA02 JDF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.