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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 166,159 miles on the clock, averaging 8,454 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RA02 UWJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 166,159 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,309 |
| Average per year | 8,454 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 | RA02 UWJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RA02 UWJ
What car is RA02 UWJ?
RA02 UWJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RA02 UWJ?
The last recorded mileage for RA02 UWJ was 166,159 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA02 UWJ passed its MOT?
RA02 UWJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2016.
Is RA02 UWJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA02 UWJ 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 UWJ?
RA02 UWJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.