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PN02 EFR

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 147,853 miles on the clock, averaging 9,418 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 PN02 EFR

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,853
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,418

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading147,853 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,618
Average per year9,418
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PN02 EFR 40k67k94k121k148k '05'17'10

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,853 miles
Since last MOT+7,618 miles
PASS
Mileage140,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,235 miles
PASS
Mileage192,869 miles
PASS
Mileage192,879 miles
Since last MOT+13,760 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,119 miles
Since last MOT+6,921 miles
PASS
Mileage172,198 miles
Since last MOT+13,222 miles
PASS
Mileage158,976 miles
Since last MOT+16,730 miles
PASS
Mileage142,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,246 miles
Since last MOT+23,726 miles
PASS
Mileage118,520 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,517 miles
Since last MOT+21,760 miles
PASS
Mileage96,757 miles
Since last MOT+23,493 miles
PASS
Mileage73,264 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,192 miles
Since last MOT+29,716 miles
PASS
Mileage43,476 miles
Since last MOT+3,400 miles
PASS
Mileage40,076 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 EFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePN — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PN02 EFR

What car is PN02 EFR?

PN02 EFR is a beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PN02 EFR?

The last recorded mileage for PN02 EFR was 147,853 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PN02 EFR passed its MOT?

PN02 EFR has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Apr 2017.

Is PN02 EFR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PN02 EFR 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 PN02 EFR?

PN02 EFR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.