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RF02 PZS

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 164,710 miles on the clock, averaging 12,210 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 PZS

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,710
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,210

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading164,710 miles
Reading date
Miles last year467
Average per year12,210
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF02 PZS 52k80k108k137k165k '05'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,710 miles
Since last MOT+467 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,243 miles
Since last MOT+20,279 miles
PASS
Mileage143,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,964 miles
Since last MOT+15,303 miles
PASS
Mileage128,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,661 miles
Since last MOT+20,795 miles
PASS
Mileage107,866 miles
Since last MOT+16,829 miles
PASS
Mileage91,037 miles
Since last MOT+13,545 miles
PASS
Mileage77,492 miles
Since last MOT+11,124 miles
PASS
Mileage66,368 miles
Since last MOT+612 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,756 miles
Since last MOT+4,410 miles
PASS
Mileage61,346 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,327 miles
Since last MOT+5,333 miles
PASS
Mileage55,994 miles
Since last MOT+3,813 miles
PASS
Mileage52,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,181 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

RegistrationRF02 PZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RF02 PZS

What car is RF02 PZS?

RF02 PZS is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RF02 PZS?

The last recorded mileage for RF02 PZS was 164,710 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF02 PZS passed its MOT?

RF02 PZS has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2014.

Is RF02 PZS ULEZ compliant?

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

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