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MK02 WYJ

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 201,489 miles on the clock, averaging 8,016 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 MK02 WYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
201,489
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,016

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading201,489 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,505
Average per year8,016
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK02 WYJ 104k129k153k177k201k '06'18'12

Check MK02 WYJ

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage201,489 miles
Since last MOT+8,505 miles
PASS
Mileage192,984 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,984 miles
Since last MOT+11,353 miles
PASS
Mileage181,631 miles
Since last MOT+12,076 miles
PASS
Mileage169,555 miles
Since last MOT+9,817 miles
PASS
Mileage159,738 miles
Since last MOT+10,628 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,110 miles
Since last MOT+4,391 miles
PASS
Mileage144,719 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,714 miles
Since last MOT+11,997 miles
PASS
Mileage132,717 miles
Since last MOT+1,830 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,887 miles
Since last MOT+37,893 miles
PASS
Mileage92,994 miles
Since last MOT+25,016 miles
PASS
Mileage67,978 miles
Since last MOT+21,749 miles
PASS
Mileage46,229 miles
PASS
Mileage127,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,967 miles
Since last MOT+23,564 miles
PASS
Mileage104,403 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 WYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 WYJ

What car is MK02 WYJ?

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

What is the mileage of MK02 WYJ?

The last recorded mileage for MK02 WYJ was 201,489 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK02 WYJ passed its MOT?

MK02 WYJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2018.

Is MK02 WYJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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