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RA02 SLZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 153,449 miles on the clock, averaging 10,777 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 RA02 SLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,449
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
10,777

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading153,449 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,482
Average per year10,777
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA02 SLZ 39k67k96k125k153k '06'17'11

Check RA02 SLZ

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,449 miles
Since last MOT+13,482 miles
PASS
Mileage139,967 miles
Since last MOT+12,890 miles
PASS
Mileage127,077 miles
Since last MOT+11,506 miles
PASS
Mileage115,571 miles
Since last MOT+609 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,962 miles
Since last MOT+9,485 miles
PASS
Mileage105,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,477 miles
Since last MOT+10,543 miles
PASS
Mileage94,934 miles
Since last MOT+10,763 miles
PASS
Mileage84,171 miles
Since last MOT+9,461 miles
PASS
Mileage74,710 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,706 miles
Since last MOT+3,304 miles
PASS
Mileage71,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,402 miles
Since last MOT+9,438 miles
PASS
Mileage61,964 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,962 miles
Since last MOT+9,827 miles
PASS
Mileage52,135 miles
Since last MOT+13,615 miles
PASS
Mileage38,520 miles

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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

RegistrationRA02 SLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RA02 SLZ

What car is RA02 SLZ?

RA02 SLZ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RA02 SLZ?

The last recorded mileage for RA02 SLZ was 153,449 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA02 SLZ passed its MOT?

RA02 SLZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2017.

Is RA02 SLZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA02 SLZ 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 RA02 SLZ?

RA02 SLZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.