Vehicle summary
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 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 151,632 miles on the clock, averaging 7,634 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for LA02 RYG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 151,632 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,634 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | LA02 RYG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LA — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About LA02 RYG
What car is LA02 RYG?
LA02 RYG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.
What is the mileage of LA02 RYG?
The last recorded mileage for LA02 RYG was 151,632 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LA02 RYG passed its MOT?
LA02 RYG has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2016.
Is LA02 RYG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA02 RYG 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 RYG?
LA02 RYG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.