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RF02 JYJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Beige Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBeige
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 92,710 miles on the clock, averaging 5,494 miles per year, below 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 RF02 JYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,710
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,494

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading92,710 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,494
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF02 JYJ 21k39k57k75k93k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,710 miles
Since last MOT+2,967 miles
PASS
Mileage89,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,743 miles
Since last MOT+3,226 miles
PASS
Mileage86,517 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,514 miles
Since last MOT+4,505 miles
PASS
Mileage82,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,009 miles
Since last MOT+4,338 miles
PASS
Mileage77,671 miles
Since last MOT+9,736 miles
PASS
Mileage67,935 miles
Since last MOT+9,918 miles
PASS
Mileage58,017 miles
Since last MOT+2,706 miles
PASS
Mileage55,311 miles
Since last MOT+3,220 miles
PASS
Mileage52,091 miles
Since last MOT+4,016 miles
PASS
Mileage48,075 miles
Since last MOT+4,335 miles
PASS
Mileage43,740 miles
Since last MOT+5,016 miles
PASS
Mileage38,724 miles
Since last MOT+8,707 miles
PASS
Mileage30,017 miles
Since last MOT+8,798 miles
PASS
Mileage21,219 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 JYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RF02 JYJ

What car is RF02 JYJ?

RF02 JYJ is an beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RF02 JYJ?

The last recorded mileage for RF02 JYJ was 92,710 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF02 JYJ passed its MOT?

RF02 JYJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2019.

Is RF02 JYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF02 JYJ 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 RF02 JYJ?

RF02 JYJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.