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PK02 DXJ

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 166,276 miles on the clock, averaging 6,181 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 PK02 DXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,276
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,181

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading166,276 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,181
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK02 DXJ 60k86k113k140k166k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,276 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,274 miles
Since last MOT+6,410 miles
PASS
Mileage159,864 miles
Since last MOT+12,979 miles
PASS
Mileage146,885 miles
Since last MOT+3,961 miles
PASS
Mileage142,924 miles
Since last MOT+3,881 miles
PASS
Mileage139,043 miles
Since last MOT+4,053 miles
PASS
Mileage134,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,990 miles
Since last MOT+3,140 miles
PASS
Mileage131,850 miles
Since last MOT+3,884 miles
PASS
Mileage127,966 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,966 miles
Since last MOT+3,178 miles
PASS
Mileage124,788 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage120,544 miles
Since last MOT+4,397 miles
PASS
Mileage116,147 miles
Since last MOT+6,922 miles
PASS
Mileage109,225 miles
Since last MOT+7,621 miles
PASS
Mileage101,604 miles
Since last MOT+5,208 miles
PASS
Mileage96,396 miles
Since last MOT+8,483 miles
PASS
Mileage87,913 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,879 miles
Since last MOT+8,646 miles
PASS
Mileage79,233 miles
Since last MOT+19,685 miles
PASS
Mileage59,548 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 DXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PK02 DXJ

What car is PK02 DXJ?

PK02 DXJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PK02 DXJ?

The last recorded mileage for PK02 DXJ was 166,276 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK02 DXJ passed its MOT?

PK02 DXJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2023.

Is PK02 DXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK02 DXJ 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 PK02 DXJ?

PK02 DXJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.