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MV02 WFJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 179,931 miles on the clock, averaging 7,158 miles per year, 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 MV02 WFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,931
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,158

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading179,931 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,982
Average per year7,158
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV02 WFJ 106k124k143k161k180k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,931 miles
Since last MOT+4,982 miles
PASS
Mileage174,949 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,948 miles
Since last MOT+2,673 miles
PASS
Mileage172,275 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,270 miles
Since last MOT+231 miles
PASS
Mileage172,039 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,037 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
PASS
Mileage171,965 miles
Since last MOT+10,964 miles
PASS
Mileage161,001 miles
Since last MOT+12,987 miles
PASS
Mileage148,014 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,988 miles
Since last MOT+172 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,816 miles
Since last MOT+15,578 miles
PASS
Mileage132,238 miles
Since last MOT+16,194 miles
PASS
Mileage116,044 miles
Since last MOT+10,368 miles
PASS
Mileage105,676 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 WFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMV — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MV02 WFJ

What car is MV02 WFJ?

MV02 WFJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MV02 WFJ?

The last recorded mileage for MV02 WFJ was 179,931 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV02 WFJ passed its MOT?

MV02 WFJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2016.

Is MV02 WFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MV02 WFJ 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 MV02 WFJ?

MV02 WFJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.