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RJ02 LZN

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 117,973 miles on the clock, averaging 7,851 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 LZN

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,973
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,851

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,973 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,851
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 LZN 23k47k70k94k118k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,973 miles
Since last MOT+5,106 miles
PASS
Mileage112,867 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,861 miles
Since last MOT+4,991 miles
PASS
Mileage107,870 miles
Since last MOT+14,406 miles
PASS
Mileage93,464 miles
Since last MOT+17,966 miles
PASS
Mileage75,498 miles
Since last MOT+12,774 miles
PASS
Mileage62,724 miles
Since last MOT+10,476 miles
PASS
Mileage52,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,248 miles
Since last MOT+11,481 miles
PASS
Mileage40,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,767 miles
Since last MOT+10,059 miles
PASS
Mileage30,708 miles
Since last MOT+1,680 miles
PASS
Mileage29,028 miles
Since last MOT+1,315 miles
PASS
Mileage27,713 miles
Since last MOT+1,894 miles
PASS
Mileage25,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,819 miles
Since last MOT+2,879 miles
PASS
Mileage22,940 miles

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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 LZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RJ02 LZN

What car is RJ02 LZN?

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

What is the mileage of RJ02 LZN?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 LZN was 117,973 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 LZN passed its MOT?

RJ02 LZN has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2018.

Is RJ02 LZN ULEZ compliant?

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

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