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PJ02 DKE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 166,533 miles on the clock, averaging 10,824 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 PJ02 DKE

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,533
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,824

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,533 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,824
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ02 DKE 35k68k101k134k167k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,533 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,533 miles
Since last MOT+8,409 miles
PASS
Mileage158,124 miles
Since last MOT+8,499 miles
PASS
Mileage149,625 miles
Since last MOT+9,970 miles
PASS
Mileage139,655 miles
Since last MOT+4,963 miles
PASS
Mileage134,692 miles
Since last MOT+3,737 miles
PASS
Mileage130,955 miles
Since last MOT+6,932 miles
PASS
Mileage124,023 miles
Since last MOT+11,920 miles
PASS
Mileage112,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,103 miles
Since last MOT+16,470 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,633 miles
Since last MOT+16,966 miles
PASS
Mileage78,667 miles
Since last MOT+16,312 miles
PASS
Mileage62,355 miles
Since last MOT+20,330 miles
PASS
Mileage42,025 miles
Since last MOT+6,574 miles
PASS
Mileage35,451 miles

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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

RegistrationPJ02 DKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PJ02 DKE

What car is PJ02 DKE?

PJ02 DKE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PJ02 DKE?

The last recorded mileage for PJ02 DKE was 166,533 miles, recorded on 10 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ02 DKE passed its MOT?

PJ02 DKE has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2018.

Is PJ02 DKE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ02 DKE 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 PJ02 DKE?

PJ02 DKE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.