Vehicle summary
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 170,567 miles on the clock, averaging 10,796 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 MW02 JOH
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 170,567 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,796 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | MW02 JOH |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About MW02 JOH
What car is MW02 JOH?
MW02 JOH is an beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MW02 JOH?
The last recorded mileage for MW02 JOH was 170,567 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW02 JOH passed its MOT?
MW02 JOH has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2018.
Is MW02 JOH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW02 JOH 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 MW02 JOH?
MW02 JOH is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.