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PJ02 RVC

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 123,330 miles on the clock, averaging 5,616 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ02 RVC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
123,330
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,616

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,330 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,616
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ02 RVC 12k39k67k95k123k '06'26'18

Check PJ02 RVC

Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,330 miles
Since last MOT+6,319 miles
PASS
Mileage117,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,011 miles
Since last MOT+5,170 miles
PASS
Mileage111,841 miles
Since last MOT+3,825 miles
PASS
Mileage108,016 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,988 miles
Since last MOT+7,457 miles
PASS
Mileage100,531 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,529 miles
Since last MOT+4,555 miles
PASS
Mileage95,974 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,972 miles
Since last MOT+4,511 miles
PASS
Mileage91,461 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,949 miles
Since last MOT+12,940 miles
PASS
Mileage79,009 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,008 miles
Since last MOT+18,875 miles
PASS
Mileage60,133 miles
Since last MOT+12,160 miles
PASS
Mileage47,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,973 miles
Since last MOT+13,796 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,177 miles
Since last MOT+9,716 miles
PASS
Mileage24,461 miles
Since last MOT+2,396 miles
PASS
Mileage22,065 miles
Since last MOT+2,550 miles
PASS
Mileage19,515 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,514 miles
Since last MOT+1,599 miles
PASS
Mileage17,915 miles
Since last MOT+1,108 miles
PASS
Mileage16,807 miles
Since last MOT+1,342 miles
PASS
Mileage15,465 miles
Since last MOT+1,637 miles
PASS
Mileage13,828 miles
Since last MOT+2,321 miles
PASS
Mileage11,507 miles

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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 RVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PJ02 RVC

What car is PJ02 RVC?

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

What is the mileage of PJ02 RVC?

The last recorded mileage for PJ02 RVC was 123,330 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ02 RVC passed its MOT?

PJ02 RVC has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 27 Apr 2026.

Is PJ02 RVC ULEZ compliant?

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

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