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WP02 TJU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Bristol, 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 219,487 miles on the clock, averaging 16,546 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 WP02 TJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
219,487
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
16,546

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading219,487 miles
Reading date
Miles last year30,047
Average per year16,546
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WP02 TJU 118k143k169k194k219k '06'12'09

Check WP02 TJU

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage219,487 miles
Since last MOT+30,047 miles
PASS
Mileage189,440 miles
Since last MOT+176 miles
PASS
Mileage189,264 miles
Since last MOT+6,194 miles
PASS
Mileage183,070 miles
Since last MOT+12,451 miles
PASS
Mileage170,619 miles
Since last MOT+10,360 miles
PASS
Mileage160,259 miles
Since last MOT+1,718 miles
PASS
Mileage158,541 miles
Since last MOT+8,310 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,231 miles
Since last MOT+13,481 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,750 miles
Since last MOT+1,193 miles
PASS
Mileage135,557 miles
Since last MOT+17,908 miles
PASS
Mileage117,649 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 TJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWP — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About WP02 TJU

What car is WP02 TJU?

WP02 TJU is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2002.

What is the mileage of WP02 TJU?

The last recorded mileage for WP02 TJU was 219,487 miles, recorded on 5 May 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WP02 TJU passed its MOT?

WP02 TJU has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 May 2012.

Is WP02 TJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WP02 TJU 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 WP02 TJU?

WP02 TJU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.