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PJ02 RXY

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 169,481 miles on the clock, averaging 8,798 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 RXY

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,481
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
8,798

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading169,481 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,798
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ02 RXY 48k78k109k139k169k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,481 miles
Since last MOT+10,190 miles
PASS
Mileage159,291 miles
Since last MOT+16,438 miles
PASS
Mileage142,853 miles
Since last MOT+4,331 miles
PASS
Mileage138,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,522 miles
Since last MOT+7,557 miles
PASS
Mileage130,965 miles
Since last MOT+9,399 miles
PASS
Mileage121,566 miles
Since last MOT+8,312 miles
PASS
Mileage113,254 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,253 miles
Since last MOT+4,379 miles
PASS
Mileage108,874 miles
Since last MOT+4,113 miles
PASS
Mileage104,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,761 miles
Since last MOT+12,821 miles
PASS
Mileage91,940 miles
Since last MOT+11,190 miles
PASS
Mileage80,750 miles
Since last MOT+5,179 miles
PASS
Mileage75,571 miles
Since last MOT+6,460 miles
PASS
Mileage69,111 miles
Since last MOT+10,597 miles
PASS
Mileage58,514 miles
Since last MOT+10,363 miles
PASS
Mileage48,151 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 RXY
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 RXY

What car is PJ02 RXY?

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

What is the mileage of PJ02 RXY?

The last recorded mileage for PJ02 RXY was 169,481 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ02 RXY passed its MOT?

PJ02 RXY has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2020.

Is PJ02 RXY ULEZ compliant?

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

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