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MX02 XEJ

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 181,135 miles on the clock, averaging 4,565 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for MX02 XEJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
181,135
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,565

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading181,135 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,765
Average per year4,565
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MX02 XEJ 87k110k134k158k181k '05'26'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,135 miles
Since last MOT+1,765 miles
PASS
Mileage179,370 miles
Since last MOT+2,869 miles
PASS
Mileage176,501 miles
Since last MOT+3,816 miles
PASS
Mileage172,685 miles
Since last MOT+5,285 miles
PASS
Mileage167,400 miles
Since last MOT+7,563 miles
PASS
Mileage159,837 miles
Since last MOT+7,831 miles
PASS
Mileage152,006 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,954 miles
Since last MOT+6,550 miles
PASS
Mileage145,404 miles
Since last MOT+4,861 miles
PASS
Mileage140,543 miles
Since last MOT+3,499 miles
PASS
Mileage137,044 miles
Since last MOT+5,049 miles
PASS
Mileage131,995 miles
Since last MOT+6,300 miles
PASS
Mileage125,695 miles
Since last MOT+5,326 miles
PASS
Mileage120,369 miles
Since last MOT+5,387 miles
PASS
Mileage114,982 miles
Since last MOT+4,922 miles
PASS
Mileage110,060 miles
Since last MOT+7,168 miles
PASS
Mileage102,892 miles
Since last MOT+11,366 miles
PASS
Mileage91,526 miles
Since last MOT+4,606 miles
PASS
Mileage86,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,920 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 XEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MX02 XEJ

What car is MX02 XEJ?

MX02 XEJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MX02 XEJ?

The last recorded mileage for MX02 XEJ was 181,135 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX02 XEJ passed its MOT?

MX02 XEJ has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2026.

Is MX02 XEJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX02 XEJ 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 MX02 XEJ?

MX02 XEJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.