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PJ02 RYD

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 107,409 miles on the clock, averaging 6,251 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ02 RYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,409
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,251

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading107,409 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,251
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ02 RYD 27k47k67k87k107k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,409 miles
Since last MOT+6,985 miles
PASS
Mileage100,424 miles
Since last MOT+2,249 miles
PASS
Mileage98,175 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,148 miles
Since last MOT+6,787 miles
PASS
Mileage91,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,361 miles
Since last MOT+5,572 miles
PASS
Mileage85,789 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,787 miles
Since last MOT+6,586 miles
PASS
Mileage79,201 miles
Since last MOT+8,235 miles
PASS
Mileage70,966 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,966 miles
Since last MOT+8,789 miles
PASS
Mileage62,177 miles
Since last MOT+12,772 miles
PASS
Mileage49,405 miles
Since last MOT+11,934 miles
PASS
Mileage37,471 miles
Since last MOT+2,906 miles
PASS
Mileage34,565 miles
Since last MOT+7,285 miles
PASS
Mileage27,280 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 RYD
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 RYD

What car is PJ02 RYD?

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

What is the mileage of PJ02 RYD?

The last recorded mileage for PJ02 RYD was 107,409 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ02 RYD passed its MOT?

PJ02 RYD has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2019.

Is PJ02 RYD ULEZ compliant?

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

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