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RJ02 LZR

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 128,617 miles on the clock, averaging 6,697 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 LZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,617
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,697

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading128,617 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,002
Average per year6,697
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ02 LZR 36k59k82k105k129k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,617 miles
Since last MOT+5,002 miles
PASS
Mileage123,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,615 miles
Since last MOT+4,599 miles
PASS
Mileage119,016 miles
Since last MOT+6,518 miles
PASS
Mileage112,498 miles
Since last MOT+8,690 miles
PASS
Mileage103,808 miles
Since last MOT+7,110 miles
PASS
Mileage96,698 miles
Since last MOT+7,542 miles
PASS
Mileage89,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,156 miles
Since last MOT+6,757 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,399 miles
Since last MOT+9,868 miles
PASS
Mileage72,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,531 miles
Since last MOT+6,400 miles
PASS
Mileage66,131 miles
Since last MOT+15,603 miles
PASS
Mileage50,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,528 miles
Since last MOT+14,437 miles
PASS
Mileage36,091 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 LZR
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 LZR

What car is RJ02 LZR?

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

What is the mileage of RJ02 LZR?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 LZR was 128,617 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 LZR passed its MOT?

RJ02 LZR has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2019.

Is RJ02 LZR ULEZ compliant?

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

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