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PJ02 RVK

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 187,511 miles on the clock, averaging 8,720 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 PJ02 RVK

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,511
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,720

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading187,511 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year8,720
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ02 RVK 49k83k118k153k188k '06'22'15

Check PJ02 RVK

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,511 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,494 miles
Since last MOT+26,224 miles
PASS
Mileage161,270 miles
Since last MOT+8,344 miles
PASS
Mileage152,926 miles
Since last MOT+6,148 miles
PASS
Mileage146,778 miles
Since last MOT+10,589 miles
PASS
Mileage136,189 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,186 miles
Since last MOT+12,778 miles
PASS
Mileage123,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,408 miles
Since last MOT+8,364 miles
PASS
Mileage115,044 miles
Since last MOT+8,203 miles
PASS
Mileage106,841 miles
Since last MOT+7,519 miles
PASS
Mileage99,322 miles
Since last MOT+10,846 miles
PASS
Mileage88,476 miles
Since last MOT+9,034 miles
PASS
Mileage79,442 miles
Since last MOT+8,567 miles
PASS
Mileage70,875 miles
Since last MOT+7,608 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,267 miles
Since last MOT+5,917 miles
PASS
Mileage57,350 miles
Since last MOT+5,071 miles
PASS
Mileage52,279 miles
Since last MOT+3,703 miles
PASS
Mileage48,576 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 RVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PJ02 RVK

What car is PJ02 RVK?

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

What is the mileage of PJ02 RVK?

The last recorded mileage for PJ02 RVK was 187,511 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ02 RVK passed its MOT?

PJ02 RVK has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2022.

Is PJ02 RVK ULEZ compliant?

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

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