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RG02 OTP

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 153,317 miles on the clock, averaging 11,113 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 OTP

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,317
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,113

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 reading153,317 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,814
Average per year11,113
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RG02 OTP 28k59k91k122k153k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,317 miles
Since last MOT+3,814 miles
PASS
Mileage149,503 miles
Since last MOT+43,156 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,347 miles
PASS
Mileage138,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,388 miles
Since last MOT+11,610 miles
PASS
Mileage126,778 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,777 miles
Since last MOT+12,775 miles
PASS
Mileage114,002 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,000 miles
Since last MOT+11,745 miles
PASS
Mileage102,255 miles
Since last MOT+19,231 miles
PASS
Mileage83,024 miles
Since last MOT+15,580 miles
PASS
Mileage67,444 miles
Since last MOT+12,387 miles
PASS
Mileage55,057 miles
Since last MOT+11,593 miles
PASS
Mileage43,464 miles
Since last MOT+8,968 miles
PASS
Mileage34,496 miles
Since last MOT+6,371 miles
PASS
Mileage28,125 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 OTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRG — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RG02 OTP

What car is RG02 OTP?

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

What is the mileage of RG02 OTP?

The last recorded mileage for RG02 OTP was 153,317 miles, recorded on 30 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RG02 OTP passed its MOT?

RG02 OTP has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2017.

Is RG02 OTP ULEZ compliant?

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

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