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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 151,746 miles on the clock, averaging 3,785 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for PJ02 RSO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 151,746 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,785 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | PJ02 RSO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PJ — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About PJ02 RSO
What car is PJ02 RSO?
PJ02 RSO is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.
What is the mileage of PJ02 RSO?
The last recorded mileage for PJ02 RSO was 151,746 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PJ02 RSO passed its MOT?
PJ02 RSO has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Apr 2019.
Is PJ02 RSO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ02 RSO 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 PJ02 RSO?
PJ02 RSO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.