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 Petrol 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 131,393 miles on the clock, averaging 8,048 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for PL02 RPU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 131,393 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7 |
| Average per year | 8,048 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PL02 RPU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PL — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About PL02 RPU
What car is PL02 RPU?
PL02 RPU is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.
What is the mileage of PL02 RPU?
The last recorded mileage for PL02 RPU was 131,393 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PL02 RPU passed its MOT?
PL02 RPU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2018.
Is PL02 RPU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL02 RPU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is PL02 RPU?
PL02 RPU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.