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PJ02 PKE

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 33 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 13 (61% pass rate). It has 178,686 miles on the clock, averaging 7,043 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 PJ02 PKE

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,686
Last Mileage
Recorded
33
Total Tests
Since 2005
61%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 33 tests on record
7,043

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading178,686 miles
Reading date
Miles last year159
Average per year7,043
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ02 PKE 46k79k112k146k179k '05'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 33 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,686 miles
Since last MOT+159 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,527 miles
Since last MOT+13,529 miles
PASS
Mileage164,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,998 miles
Since last MOT+19,360 miles
PASS
Mileage145,638 miles
Since last MOT+16,195 miles
PASS
Mileage129,443 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,387 miles
Since last MOT+7,468 miles
PASS
Mileage121,919 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,919 miles
Since last MOT+6,677 miles
PASS
Mileage115,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,242 miles
Since last MOT+8,119 miles
PASS
Mileage107,123 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,120 miles
Since last MOT+2,999 miles
PASS
Mileage104,121 miles
Since last MOT+5,782 miles
PASS
Mileage98,339 miles
Since last MOT+3,269 miles
PASS
Mileage95,070 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,070 miles
Since last MOT+6,052 miles
PASS
Mileage89,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,018 miles
Since last MOT+4,484 miles
PASS
Mileage84,534 miles
Since last MOT+4,166 miles
PASS
Mileage80,368 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,366 miles
Since last MOT+5,159 miles
PASS
Mileage75,207 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,205 miles
Since last MOT+3,270 miles
PASS
Mileage71,935 miles
Since last MOT+4,130 miles
PASS
Mileage67,805 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,805 miles
Since last MOT+4,265 miles
PASS
Mileage63,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,540 miles
Since last MOT+5,260 miles
PASS
Mileage58,280 miles
Since last MOT+5,715 miles
PASS
Mileage52,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,565 miles
Since last MOT+6,543 miles
PASS
Mileage46,022 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 PKE
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 PKE

What car is PJ02 PKE?

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

What is the mileage of PJ02 PKE?

The last recorded mileage for PJ02 PKE was 178,686 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ02 PKE passed its MOT?

PJ02 PKE has had 33 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (20 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2024.

Is PJ02 PKE ULEZ compliant?

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

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