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MD02 FVJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 189,312 miles on the clock, averaging 8,281 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 MD02 FVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,312
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,281

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading189,312 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,281
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MD02 FVJ 96k120k143k166k189k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,312 miles
Since last MOT+3,162 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,150 miles
Since last MOT+3,715 miles
PASS
Mileage182,435 miles
Since last MOT+8,297 miles
PASS
Mileage174,138 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,135 miles
Since last MOT+8,115 miles
PASS
Mileage166,020 miles
Since last MOT+3,168 miles
PASS
Mileage162,852 miles
Since last MOT+6,878 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,974 miles
Since last MOT+9,426 miles
PASS
Mileage146,548 miles
Since last MOT+10,958 miles
PASS
Mileage135,590 miles
Since last MOT+1,274 miles
PASS
Mileage134,316 miles
Since last MOT+13,248 miles
PASS
Mileage121,068 miles
Since last MOT+7,411 miles
PASS
Mileage113,657 miles
Since last MOT+17,219 miles
PASS
Mileage96,438 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 FVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMD — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MD02 FVJ

What car is MD02 FVJ?

MD02 FVJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MD02 FVJ?

The last recorded mileage for MD02 FVJ was 189,312 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MD02 FVJ passed its MOT?

MD02 FVJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2016.

Is MD02 FVJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD02 FVJ 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 MD02 FVJ?

MD02 FVJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.