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RJ02 LZX

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 86,500 miles on the clock, averaging 3,610 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ02 LZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,500
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,610

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading86,500 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,257
Average per year3,610
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 LZX 26k41k56k71k87k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,500 miles
Since last MOT+1,257 miles
PASS
Mileage85,243 miles
Since last MOT+1,540 miles
PASS
Mileage83,703 miles
Since last MOT+3,461 miles
PASS
Mileage80,242 miles
Since last MOT+2,821 miles
PASS
Mileage77,421 miles
Since last MOT+2,499 miles
PASS
Mileage74,922 miles
Since last MOT+2,019 miles
PASS
Mileage72,903 miles
Since last MOT+2,254 miles
PASS
Mileage70,649 miles
Since last MOT+2,138 miles
PASS
Mileage68,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,511 miles
Since last MOT+2,305 miles
PASS
Mileage66,206 miles
Since last MOT+3,444 miles
PASS
Mileage62,762 miles
Since last MOT+4,885 miles
PASS
Mileage57,877 miles
Since last MOT+5,772 miles
PASS
Mileage52,105 miles
Since last MOT+6,009 miles
PASS
Mileage46,096 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,087 miles
Since last MOT+5,664 miles
PASS
Mileage40,423 miles
Since last MOT+6,776 miles
PASS
Mileage33,647 miles
Since last MOT+7,500 miles
PASS
Mileage26,147 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 LZX
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 LZX

What car is RJ02 LZX?

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

What is the mileage of RJ02 LZX?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 LZX was 86,500 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 LZX passed its MOT?

RJ02 LZX has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2022.

Is RJ02 LZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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