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PJ02 RSU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 3 MOT tests on record, passing 1 and failing 2 (33% pass rate). It has 59,463 miles on the clock, averaging 12,709 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 PJ02 RSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,463
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2006
33%
Pass Rate
1 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
12,709

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading59,463 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,709
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PJ02 RSU 47k50k53k56k59k '06'07'07

Check PJ02 RSU

Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,463 miles
Since last MOT+12,697 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,766 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

RegistrationPJ02 RSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PJ02 RSU

What car is PJ02 RSU?

PJ02 RSU is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PJ02 RSU?

The last recorded mileage for PJ02 RSU was 59,463 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2007 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ02 RSU passed its MOT?

PJ02 RSU has had 3 MOT tests with a 33% pass rate (1 pass, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2007.

Is PJ02 RSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ02 RSU 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 RSU?

PJ02 RSU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.