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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 174,053 miles on the clock, averaging 7,330 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 LSL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 174,053 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,026 |
| Average per year | 7,330 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 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 LSL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 LSL
What car is RJ02 LSL?
RJ02 LSL is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.
What is the mileage of RJ02 LSL?
The last recorded mileage for RJ02 LSL was 174,053 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ02 LSL passed its MOT?
RJ02 LSL has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2022.
Is RJ02 LSL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ02 LSL 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 LSL?
RJ02 LSL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.