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MK02 VJG

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 220,126 miles on the clock, averaging 14,563 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 VJG

MOT Status
Due date passed
220,126
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
14,563

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 reading220,126 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year14,563
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MK02 VJG 41k86k131k175k220k '06'18'13

Check MK02 VJG

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage220,126 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage220,125 miles
Since last MOT+7,839 miles
PASS
Mileage212,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage212,286 miles
Since last MOT+20,424 miles
PASS
Mileage191,862 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,856 miles
Since last MOT+17,027 miles
PASS
Mileage174,829 miles
Since last MOT+21,271 miles
PASS
Mileage153,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,558 miles
Since last MOT+12,344 miles
PASS
Mileage141,214 miles
Since last MOT+11,509 miles
PASS
Mileage129,705 miles
Since last MOT+15,969 miles
PASS
Mileage113,736 miles
Since last MOT+16,912 miles
PASS
Mileage96,824 miles
Since last MOT+15,111 miles
PASS
Mileage81,713 miles
Since last MOT+23,320 miles
PASS
Mileage58,393 miles
Since last MOT+17,291 miles
PASS
Mileage41,102 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 VJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 VJG

What car is MK02 VJG?

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

What is the mileage of MK02 VJG?

The last recorded mileage for MK02 VJG was 220,126 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK02 VJG passed its MOT?

MK02 VJG has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Apr 2018.

Is MK02 VJG ULEZ compliant?

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

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