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PB02 TJB

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 159,659 miles on the clock, averaging 5,316 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PB02 TJB

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,659
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,316

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

Below average
Latest reading159,659 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,333
Average per year5,316
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PB02 TJB 70k92k115k137k160k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,659 miles
Since last MOT+9,333 miles
PASS
Mileage150,326 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,319 miles
Since last MOT+154 miles
PASS
Mileage150,165 miles
Since last MOT+500 miles
PASS
Mileage149,665 miles
Since last MOT+495 miles
PASS
Mileage149,170 miles
Since last MOT+733 miles
PASS
Mileage148,437 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,423 miles
Since last MOT+1,501 miles
PASS
Mileage146,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,922 miles
Since last MOT+2,172 miles
PASS
Mileage144,750 miles
Since last MOT+4,607 miles
PASS
Mileage140,143 miles
Since last MOT+6,197 miles
PASS
Mileage133,946 miles
Since last MOT+6,424 miles
PASS
Mileage127,522 miles
Since last MOT+7,768 miles
PASS
Mileage119,754 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,745 miles
Since last MOT+7,362 miles
PASS
Mileage112,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,383 miles
Since last MOT+10,218 miles
PASS
Mileage102,165 miles
Since last MOT+32,302 miles
PASS
Mileage69,863 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB02 TJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePB — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PB02 TJB

What car is PB02 TJB?

PB02 TJB is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PB02 TJB?

The last recorded mileage for PB02 TJB was 159,659 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PB02 TJB passed its MOT?

PB02 TJB has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2023.

Is PB02 TJB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PB02 TJB 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 PB02 TJB?

PB02 TJB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.