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LA02 JFJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 138,760 miles on the clock, averaging 6,293 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for LA02 JFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,760
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,293

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,760 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,293
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA02 JFJ 47k70k93k116k139k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,760 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,757 miles
Since last MOT+2,007 miles
PASS
Mileage136,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,750 miles
Since last MOT+2,252 miles
PASS
Mileage134,498 miles
Since last MOT+4,059 miles
PASS
Mileage130,439 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,428 miles
Since last MOT+3,035 miles
PASS
Mileage127,393 miles
Since last MOT+14,736 miles
PASS
Mileage112,657 miles
PASS
Mileage122,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,116 miles
Since last MOT+6,737 miles
PASS
Mileage115,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,379 miles
Since last MOT+14,195 miles
PASS
Mileage101,184 miles
Since last MOT+14,574 miles
PASS
Mileage86,610 miles
Since last MOT+12,535 miles
PASS
Mileage74,075 miles
Since last MOT+13,916 miles
PASS
Mileage60,159 miles
Since last MOT+6,617 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,542 miles
Since last MOT+6,754 miles
PASS
Mileage46,788 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 JFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About LA02 JFJ

What car is LA02 JFJ?

LA02 JFJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LA02 JFJ?

The last recorded mileage for LA02 JFJ was 138,760 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA02 JFJ passed its MOT?

LA02 JFJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2020.

Is LA02 JFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA02 JFJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LA02 JFJ?

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