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 1595cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 156,014 miles on the clock, averaging 12,608 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for RA02 BJY
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 156,014 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 22 |
| Average per year | 12,608 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA02 BJY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RA02 BJY
What car is RA02 BJY?
RA02 BJY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RA02 BJY?
The last recorded mileage for RA02 BJY was 156,014 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA02 BJY passed its MOT?
RA02 BJY has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2016.
Is RA02 BJY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA02 BJY 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 RA02 BJY?
RA02 BJY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.