Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 144,694 miles on the clock, averaging 9,803 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 RJ02 LAE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 144,694 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,698 |
| Average per year | 9,803 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RJ02 LAE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About RJ02 LAE
What car is RJ02 LAE?
RJ02 LAE is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RJ02 LAE?
The last recorded mileage for RJ02 LAE was 144,694 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ02 LAE passed its MOT?
RJ02 LAE has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2016.
Is RJ02 LAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ02 LAE 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 RJ02 LAE?
RJ02 LAE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.