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PJ02 RYK

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 164,004 miles on the clock, averaging 8,893 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 RYK

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,004
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,893

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 reading164,004 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,992
Average per year8,893
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ02 RYK 61k87k112k138k164k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,004 miles
Since last MOT+3,992 miles
PASS
Mileage160,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,012 miles
Since last MOT+3,495 miles
PASS
Mileage156,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,517 miles
Since last MOT+11,620 miles
PASS
Mileage144,897 miles
Since last MOT+26,696 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,201 miles
Since last MOT+18,256 miles
PASS
Mileage99,945 miles
Since last MOT+848 miles
PASS
Mileage99,097 miles
Since last MOT+7,378 miles
PASS
Mileage91,719 miles
Since last MOT+9,577 miles
PASS
Mileage82,142 miles
Since last MOT+6,510 miles
PASS
Mileage75,632 miles
Since last MOT+3,448 miles
PASS
Mileage72,184 miles
Since last MOT+11,393 miles
PASS
Mileage60,791 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 RYK
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 RYK

What car is PJ02 RYK?

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

What is the mileage of PJ02 RYK?

The last recorded mileage for PJ02 RYK was 164,004 miles, recorded on 26 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ02 RYK passed its MOT?

PJ02 RYK has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2018.

Is PJ02 RYK ULEZ compliant?

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

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