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RJ02 LRY

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 147,189 miles on the clock, averaging 5,897 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ02 LRY

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,189
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
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
5,897

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading147,189 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year5,897
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 LRY 65k86k106k127k147k '05'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,189 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,184 miles
Since last MOT+5,752 miles
PASS
Mileage141,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,432 miles
Since last MOT+4,835 miles
PASS
Mileage136,597 miles
Since last MOT+6,451 miles
PASS
Mileage130,146 miles
Since last MOT+4,947 miles
PASS
Mileage125,199 miles
Since last MOT+235 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,964 miles
Since last MOT+4,093 miles
PASS
Mileage120,871 miles
Since last MOT+4,495 miles
PASS
Mileage116,376 miles
Since last MOT+8,871 miles
PASS
Mileage107,505 miles
Since last MOT+5,727 miles
PASS
Mileage101,778 miles
Since last MOT+4,572 miles
PASS
Mileage97,206 miles
Since last MOT+14,190 miles
PASS
Mileage83,016 miles
Since last MOT+17,703 miles
PASS
Mileage65,313 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

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

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About RJ02 LRY

What car is RJ02 LRY?

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

What is the mileage of RJ02 LRY?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 LRY was 147,189 miles, recorded on 30 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 LRY passed its MOT?

RJ02 LRY has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2019.

Is RJ02 LRY ULEZ compliant?

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

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