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RG02 JFU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 164,171 miles on the clock, averaging 12,330 miles per year, above 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 RG02 JFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,171
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,330

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading164,171 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year12,330
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RG02 JFU 39k70k101k133k164k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,171 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,164 miles
Since last MOT+13,806 miles
PASS
Mileage150,358 miles
Since last MOT+8,716 miles
PASS
Mileage141,642 miles
Since last MOT+10,742 miles
PASS
Mileage130,900 miles
Since last MOT+11,368 miles
PASS
Mileage119,532 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,521 miles
Since last MOT+17,205 miles
PASS
Mileage102,316 miles
Since last MOT+9,260 miles
PASS
Mileage93,056 miles
Since last MOT+13,075 miles
PASS
Mileage79,981 miles
Since last MOT+11,044 miles
PASS
Mileage68,937 miles
Since last MOT+15,316 miles
PASS
Mileage53,621 miles
Since last MOT+14,960 miles
PASS
Mileage38,661 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 JFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRG — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RG02 JFU

What car is RG02 JFU?

RG02 JFU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RG02 JFU?

The last recorded mileage for RG02 JFU was 164,171 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RG02 JFU passed its MOT?

RG02 JFU has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2015.

Is RG02 JFU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RG02 JFU 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 RG02 JFU?

RG02 JFU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.