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MT02 JYU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 80,976 miles on the clock, averaging 4,588 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for MT02 JYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,976
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,588

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading80,976 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,726
Average per year4,588
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT02 JYU 15k31k48k64k81k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,976 miles
Since last MOT+17,726 miles
PASS
Mileage63,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,250 miles
Since last MOT+11,051 miles
PASS
Mileage52,199 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,185 miles
Since last MOT+1,971 miles
PASS
Mileage50,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,214 miles
Since last MOT+2,100 miles
PASS
Mileage48,114 miles
Since last MOT+3,892 miles
PASS
Mileage44,222 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,212 miles
Since last MOT+2,161 miles
PASS
Mileage42,051 miles
Since last MOT+1,113 miles
PASS
Mileage40,938 miles
Since last MOT+5,434 miles
PASS
Mileage35,504 miles
Since last MOT+5,877 miles
PASS
Mileage29,627 miles
Since last MOT+4,572 miles
PASS
Mileage25,055 miles
Since last MOT+3,611 miles
PASS
Mileage21,444 miles
Since last MOT+2,235 miles
PASS
Mileage19,209 miles
Since last MOT+2,974 miles
PASS
Mileage16,235 miles
Since last MOT+1,706 miles
PASS
Mileage14,529 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 JYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MT02 JYU

What car is MT02 JYU?

MT02 JYU is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MT02 JYU?

The last recorded mileage for MT02 JYU was 80,976 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT02 JYU passed its MOT?

MT02 JYU has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2020.

Is MT02 JYU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT02 JYU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MT02 JYU?

MT02 JYU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.