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PJ02 JZE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 142,007 miles on the clock, averaging 9,114 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 JZE

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,007
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,114

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,007 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,996
Average per year9,114
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ02 JZE 33k61k88k115k142k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,007 miles
Since last MOT+5,996 miles
PASS
Mileage136,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,011 miles
Since last MOT+9,877 miles
PASS
Mileage126,134 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,134 miles
Since last MOT+10,240 miles
PASS
Mileage115,894 miles
Since last MOT+5,649 miles
PASS
Mileage110,245 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,243 miles
Since last MOT+4,820 miles
PASS
Mileage105,423 miles
Since last MOT+6,137 miles
PASS
Mileage99,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,286 miles
Since last MOT+5,323 miles
PASS
Mileage93,963 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,963 miles
Since last MOT+5,899 miles
PASS
Mileage88,064 miles
Since last MOT+4,750 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,314 miles
Since last MOT+10,976 miles
PASS
Mileage72,338 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,265 miles
Since last MOT+21,869 miles
PASS
Mileage50,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,396 miles
Since last MOT+16,909 miles
PASS
Mileage33,487 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PJ02 JZE

What car is PJ02 JZE?

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

What is the mileage of PJ02 JZE?

The last recorded mileage for PJ02 JZE was 142,007 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ02 JZE passed its MOT?

PJ02 JZE has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2018.

Is PJ02 JZE ULEZ compliant?

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

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