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LA02 RXU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 203,175 miles on the clock, averaging 12,338 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 LA02 RXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
203,175
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
12,338

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading203,175 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,520
Average per year12,338
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA02 RXU 72k105k138k170k203k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage203,175 miles
Since last MOT+12,520 miles
PASS
Mileage190,655 miles
Since last MOT+6,112 miles
PASS
Mileage184,543 miles
Since last MOT+9,237 miles
PASS
Mileage175,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,306 miles
Since last MOT+16,359 miles
PASS
Mileage158,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,947 miles
Since last MOT+27,559 miles
PASS
Mileage131,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,388 miles
Since last MOT+27,845 miles
PASS
Mileage103,543 miles
Since last MOT+11,632 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,911 miles
Since last MOT+19,474 miles
PASS
Mileage72,437 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

RegistrationLA02 RXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About LA02 RXU

What car is LA02 RXU?

LA02 RXU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LA02 RXU?

The last recorded mileage for LA02 RXU was 203,175 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA02 RXU passed its MOT?

LA02 RXU has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2017.

Is LA02 RXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA02 RXU 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 LA02 RXU?

LA02 RXU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.