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RJ02 LPO

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 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 136,225 miles on the clock, averaging 7,971 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ02 LPO

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,225
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,971

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,225 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,469
Average per year7,971
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 LPO 56k76k96k116k136k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,225 miles
Since last MOT+16,469 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,756 miles
Since last MOT+6,139 miles
PASS
Mileage113,617 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,608 miles
Since last MOT+4,878 miles
PASS
Mileage108,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,730 miles
Since last MOT+3,981 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,749 miles
Since last MOT+4,972 miles
PASS
Mileage99,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,777 miles
Since last MOT+2,699 miles
PASS
Mileage97,078 miles
Since last MOT+3,681 miles
PASS
Mileage93,397 miles
Since last MOT+11,009 miles
PASS
Mileage82,388 miles
Since last MOT+14,314 miles
PASS
Mileage68,074 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,052 miles
Since last MOT+12,530 miles
PASS
Mileage55,522 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 LPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RJ02 LPO

What car is RJ02 LPO?

RJ02 LPO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RJ02 LPO?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 LPO was 136,225 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 LPO passed its MOT?

RJ02 LPO has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2016.

Is RJ02 LPO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ02 LPO 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 LPO?

RJ02 LPO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.