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MJ02 FGV

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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 147,340 miles on the clock, averaging 12,818 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 MJ02 FGV

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,340
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
12,818

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 reading147,340 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,818
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MJ02 FGV 81k98k114k131k147k '06'11'10

Check MJ02 FGV

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,340 miles
Since last MOT+14,569 miles
PASS
Mileage132,771 miles
Since last MOT+14,854 miles
PASS
Mileage117,917 miles
Since last MOT+22,548 miles
PASS
Mileage95,369 miles
Since last MOT+14,350 miles
PASS
Mileage81,019 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

RegistrationMJ02 FGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MJ02 FGV

What car is MJ02 FGV?

MJ02 FGV is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MJ02 FGV?

The last recorded mileage for MJ02 FGV was 147,340 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ02 FGV passed its MOT?

MJ02 FGV has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Dec 2011.

Is MJ02 FGV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ02 FGV 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 MJ02 FGV?

MJ02 FGV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.