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RG02 OPA

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 193,135 miles on the clock, averaging 14,827 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 RG02 OPA

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,135
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
14,827

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 reading193,135 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,571
Average per year14,827
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RG02 OPA 28k69k110k152k193k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,135 miles
Since last MOT+9,571 miles
PASS
Mileage183,564 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,562 miles
Since last MOT+15,097 miles
PASS
Mileage168,465 miles
Since last MOT+13,140 miles
PASS
Mileage155,325 miles
Since last MOT+10,962 miles
PASS
Mileage144,363 miles
Since last MOT+16,412 miles
PASS
Mileage127,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,951 miles
Since last MOT+17,989 miles
PASS
Mileage109,962 miles
Since last MOT+12,276 miles
PASS
Mileage97,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,686 miles
Since last MOT+12,072 miles
PASS
Mileage85,614 miles
Since last MOT+22,836 miles
PASS
Mileage62,778 miles
Since last MOT+26,309 miles
PASS
Mileage36,469 miles
Since last MOT+8,625 miles
PASS
Mileage27,844 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

RegistrationRG02 OPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRG — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RG02 OPA

What car is RG02 OPA?

RG02 OPA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RG02 OPA?

The last recorded mileage for RG02 OPA was 193,135 miles, recorded on 17 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RG02 OPA passed its MOT?

RG02 OPA has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2017.

Is RG02 OPA ULEZ compliant?

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

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