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PJ02 DVR

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 142,697 miles on the clock, averaging 9,598 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 DVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,697
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
9,598

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,697 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,505
Average per year9,598
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ02 DVR 66k85k104k123k143k '06'14'10

Check PJ02 DVR

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,697 miles
Since last MOT+12,505 miles
PASS
Mileage130,192 miles
Since last MOT+10,029 miles
PASS
Mileage120,163 miles
Since last MOT+14,916 miles
PASS
Mileage105,247 miles
Since last MOT+9,728 miles
PASS
Mileage95,519 miles
Since last MOT+3,148 miles
PASS
Mileage92,371 miles
Since last MOT+3,036 miles
PASS
Mileage89,335 miles
Since last MOT+10,295 miles
PASS
Mileage79,040 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,040 miles
Since last MOT+13,316 miles
PASS
Mileage65,724 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 DVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PJ02 DVR

What car is PJ02 DVR?

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

What is the mileage of PJ02 DVR?

The last recorded mileage for PJ02 DVR was 142,697 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ02 DVR passed its MOT?

PJ02 DVR has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Apr 2014.

Is PJ02 DVR ULEZ compliant?

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

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