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 2016 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 83,970 miles on the clock, averaging 8,230 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for crbc and dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging.
MOT & Mileage History for PJ02 ELJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 83,970 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,655 |
| Average per year | 8,230 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PJ02 ELJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PJ — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About PJ02 ELJ
What car is PJ02 ELJ?
PJ02 ELJ is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2016.
What is the mileage of PJ02 ELJ?
The last recorded mileage for PJ02 ELJ was 83,970 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PJ02 ELJ passed its MOT?
PJ02 ELJ has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Oct 2025.
Is PJ02 ELJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ02 ELJ is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is PJ02 ELJ?
PJ02 ELJ is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.