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WG02 JRO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 195,175 miles on the clock, averaging 12,440 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for WG02 JRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
195,175
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,440

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 reading195,175 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,276
Average per year12,440
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WG02 JRO 66k98k130k163k195k '05'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage195,175 miles
Since last MOT+13,276 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,899 miles
Since last MOT+15,273 miles
PASS
Mileage166,626 miles
Since last MOT+13,860 miles
PASS
Mileage152,766 miles
Since last MOT+12,133 miles
PASS
Mileage140,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,633 miles
Since last MOT+11,219 miles
PASS
Mileage129,414 miles
Since last MOT+9,720 miles
PASS
Mileage119,694 miles
Since last MOT+13,935 miles
PASS
Mileage105,759 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,755 miles
Since last MOT+14,905 miles
PASS
Mileage90,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,850 miles
Since last MOT+10,274 miles
PASS
Mileage80,576 miles
Since last MOT+14,965 miles
PASS
Mileage65,611 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 JRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About WG02 JRO

What car is WG02 JRO?

WG02 JRO is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Exeter in 2002.

What is the mileage of WG02 JRO?

The last recorded mileage for WG02 JRO was 195,175 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG02 JRO passed its MOT?

WG02 JRO has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2015.

Is WG02 JRO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG02 JRO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WG02 JRO?

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