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PJ02 RVR

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 250,737 miles on the clock, averaging 21,074 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 RVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
250,737
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
21,074

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading250,737 miles
Reading date
Miles last year36,992
Average per year21,074
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PJ02 RVR 73k118k162k206k251k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage250,737 miles
Since last MOT+36,992 miles
PASS
Mileage213,745 miles
Since last MOT+33,910 miles
PASS
Mileage179,835 miles
Since last MOT+15,419 miles
PASS
Mileage164,416 miles
Since last MOT+25,480 miles
PASS
Mileage138,936 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,832 miles
Since last MOT+13,096 miles
PASS
Mileage125,736 miles
Since last MOT+21,236 miles
PASS
Mileage104,500 miles
Since last MOT+15,979 miles
PASS
Mileage88,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,521 miles
Since last MOT+15,159 miles
PASS
Mileage73,362 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 RVR
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 RVR

What car is PJ02 RVR?

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

What is the mileage of PJ02 RVR?

The last recorded mileage for PJ02 RVR was 250,737 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ02 RVR passed its MOT?

PJ02 RVR has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2014.

Is PJ02 RVR ULEZ compliant?

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

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