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PJ02 RWZ

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 3 (57% pass rate). It has 126,868 miles on the clock, averaging 15,435 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 RWZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,868
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
15,435

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading126,868 miles
Reading date
Miles last year159
Average per year15,435
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PJ02 RWZ 79k91k103k115k127k '06'09'08

Check PJ02 RWZ

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,868 miles
Since last MOT+159 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,709 miles
Since last MOT+14,338 miles
PASS
Mileage112,371 miles
Since last MOT+210 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,161 miles
Since last MOT+15,663 miles
PASS
Mileage96,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,498 miles
Since last MOT+17,470 miles
PASS
Mileage79,028 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 RWZ
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 RWZ

What car is PJ02 RWZ?

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

What is the mileage of PJ02 RWZ?

The last recorded mileage for PJ02 RWZ was 126,868 miles, recorded on 27 Jun 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ02 RWZ passed its MOT?

PJ02 RWZ has had 7 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (4 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Jun 2009.

Is PJ02 RWZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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