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PJ02 RVE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 201,829 miles on the clock, averaging 9,109 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 RVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
201,829
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
9,109

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 reading201,829 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,831
Average per year9,109
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ02 RVE 40k80k121k161k202k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage201,829 miles
Since last MOT+12,831 miles
PASS
Mileage188,998 miles
Since last MOT+5,738 miles
PASS
Mileage183,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,260 miles
Since last MOT+7,116 miles
PASS
Mileage176,144 miles
Since last MOT+7,684 miles
PASS
Mileage168,460 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,342 miles
Since last MOT+13,815 miles
PASS
Mileage154,527 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,478 miles
Since last MOT+24,207 miles
PASS
Mileage130,271 miles
Since last MOT+17,503 miles
PASS
Mileage112,768 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,749 miles
PASS
FAIL
FAIL
Mileage97,887 miles
Since last MOT+2,673 miles
PASS
Mileage95,214 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,208 miles
Since last MOT+5,809 miles
PASS
Mileage89,399 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,393 miles
Since last MOT+4,468 miles
PASS
Mileage84,925 miles
Since last MOT+2,110 miles
PASS
Mileage82,815 miles
Since last MOT+4,461 miles
PASS
Mileage78,354 miles
Since last MOT+4,475 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,879 miles
Since last MOT+4,612 miles
PASS
Mileage69,267 miles
Since last MOT+14,049 miles
PASS
Mileage55,218 miles
Since last MOT+15,262 miles
PASS
Mileage39,956 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 RVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PJ02 RVE

What car is PJ02 RVE?

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

What is the mileage of PJ02 RVE?

The last recorded mileage for PJ02 RVE was 201,829 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ02 RVE passed its MOT?

PJ02 RVE has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2024.

Is PJ02 RVE ULEZ compliant?

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

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