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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 259,223 miles on the clock, averaging 11,761 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 RF02 JYH
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 259,223 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,826 |
| Average per year | 11,761 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | RF02 JYH |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RF02 JYH
What car is RF02 JYH?
RF02 JYH is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RF02 JYH?
The last recorded mileage for RF02 JYH was 259,223 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF02 JYH passed its MOT?
RF02 JYH has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2019.
Is RF02 JYH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF02 JYH 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 RF02 JYH?
RF02 JYH is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.