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WG02 JPY

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 183,419 miles on the clock, averaging 6,865 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 WG02 JPY

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,419
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
6,865

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 reading183,419 miles
Reading date
Miles last year27
Average per year6,865
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WG02 JPY 61k92k122k153k183k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,419 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,392 miles
Since last MOT+9,602 miles
PASS
Mileage173,790 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,760 miles
Since last MOT+6,157 miles
PASS
Mileage167,603 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,607 miles
Since last MOT+6,307 miles
PASS
Mileage161,300 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,291 miles
Since last MOT+6,871 miles
PASS
Mileage154,420 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,419 miles
Since last MOT+8,711 miles
PASS
Mileage145,708 miles
Since last MOT+106 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,602 miles
Since last MOT+8,259 miles
PASS
Mileage137,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,343 miles
Since last MOT+8,771 miles
PASS
Mileage128,572 miles
Since last MOT+9,171 miles
PASS
Mileage119,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,401 miles
Since last MOT+5,770 miles
PASS
Mileage113,631 miles
Since last MOT+3,396 miles
PASS
Mileage110,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,235 miles
Since last MOT+4,339 miles
PASS
Mileage105,896 miles
Since last MOT+5,214 miles
PASS
Mileage100,682 miles
Since last MOT+5,197 miles
PASS
Mileage95,485 miles
Since last MOT+449 miles
PASS
Mileage95,036 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,032 miles
Since last MOT+7,128 miles
PASS
Mileage87,904 miles
Since last MOT+8,086 miles
PASS
Mileage79,818 miles
Since last MOT+8,947 miles
PASS
Mileage70,871 miles
Since last MOT+9,814 miles
PASS
Mileage61,057 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 JPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About WG02 JPY

What car is WG02 JPY?

WG02 JPY is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2002.

What is the mileage of WG02 JPY?

The last recorded mileage for WG02 JPY was 183,419 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG02 JPY passed its MOT?

WG02 JPY has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2024.

Is WG02 JPY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG02 JPY 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 WG02 JPY?

WG02 JPY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.