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PJ02 RYX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 180,043 miles on the clock, averaging 12,981 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 RYX

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,043
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
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
12,981

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading180,043 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,981
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PJ02 RYX 25k63k102k141k180k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,043 miles
Since last MOT+4,005 miles
PASS
Mileage176,038 miles
Since last MOT+9,412 miles
PASS
Mileage166,626 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,624 miles
Since last MOT+15,466 miles
PASS
Mileage151,158 miles
Since last MOT+13,103 miles
PASS
Mileage138,055 miles
Since last MOT+16,165 miles
PASS
Mileage121,890 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,890 miles
Since last MOT+11,890 miles
PASS
Mileage110,000 miles
Since last MOT+11,261 miles
PASS
Mileage98,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,739 miles
Since last MOT+15,040 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,699 miles
Since last MOT+13,284 miles
PASS
Mileage70,415 miles
Since last MOT+14,296 miles
PASS
Mileage56,119 miles
Since last MOT+17,708 miles
PASS
Mileage38,411 miles
Since last MOT+13,789 miles
PASS
Mileage24,622 miles

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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 RYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PJ02 RYX

What car is PJ02 RYX?

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

What is the mileage of PJ02 RYX?

The last recorded mileage for PJ02 RYX was 180,043 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ02 RYX passed its MOT?

PJ02 RYX has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2017.

Is PJ02 RYX ULEZ compliant?

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

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