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MK02 VDJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 239,481 miles on the clock, averaging 10,918 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 MK02 VDJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
239,481
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
10,918

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 reading239,481 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,918
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK02 VDJ 58k103k149k194k239k '06'22'15

Check MK02 VDJ

Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage239,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage239,481 miles
Since last MOT+20,115 miles
PASS
Mileage219,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage219,366 miles
Since last MOT+16,296 miles
PASS
Mileage203,070 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,070 miles
Since last MOT+14,487 miles
PASS
Mileage188,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,583 miles
Since last MOT+11,641 miles
PASS
Mileage176,942 miles
Since last MOT+6,878 miles
PASS
Mileage170,064 miles
Since last MOT+5,768 miles
PASS
Mileage164,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,296 miles
Since last MOT+4,637 miles
PASS
Mileage159,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,659 miles
Since last MOT+10,257 miles
PASS
Mileage149,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,402 miles
Since last MOT+6,622 miles
PASS
Mileage142,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,780 miles
Since last MOT+7,436 miles
PASS
Mileage135,344 miles
Since last MOT+11,909 miles
PASS
Mileage123,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,435 miles
Since last MOT+7,214 miles
PASS
Mileage116,221 miles
Since last MOT+10,866 miles
PASS
Mileage105,355 miles
Since last MOT+8,693 miles
PASS
Mileage96,662 miles
Since last MOT+15,492 miles
PASS
Mileage81,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,170 miles
Since last MOT+23,011 miles
PASS
Mileage58,159 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

RegistrationMK02 VDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MK02 VDJ

What car is MK02 VDJ?

MK02 VDJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MK02 VDJ?

The last recorded mileage for MK02 VDJ was 239,481 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK02 VDJ passed its MOT?

MK02 VDJ has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2022.

Is MK02 VDJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK02 VDJ 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 MK02 VDJ?

MK02 VDJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.