Vehicle summary
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 151,100 miles on the clock, averaging 6,138 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 RYO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 151,100 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 73 |
| Average per year | 6,138 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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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
| Registration | PJ02 RYO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PJ — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About PJ02 RYO
What car is PJ02 RYO?
PJ02 RYO is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.
What is the mileage of PJ02 RYO?
The last recorded mileage for PJ02 RYO was 151,100 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PJ02 RYO passed its MOT?
PJ02 RYO has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2024.
Is PJ02 RYO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ02 RYO 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 RYO?
PJ02 RYO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.