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RJ02 MUC

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 114,240 miles on the clock, averaging 9,011 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ02 MUC

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,240
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,011

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading114,240 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,011
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 MUC 15k40k65k90k114k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,240 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,199 miles
Since last MOT+16,145 miles
PASS
Mileage98,054 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,053 miles
Since last MOT+9,811 miles
PASS
Mileage88,242 miles
Since last MOT+7,358 miles
PASS
Mileage80,884 miles
Since last MOT+7,762 miles
PASS
Mileage73,122 miles
Since last MOT+8,561 miles
PASS
Mileage64,561 miles
Since last MOT+106 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,455 miles
Since last MOT+9,575 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,880 miles
Since last MOT+9,603 miles
PASS
Mileage45,277 miles
Since last MOT+8,060 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,217 miles
Since last MOT+12,102 miles
PASS
Mileage25,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,529 miles
PASS
Mileage19,586 miles
Since last MOT+4,274 miles
PASS
Mileage15,312 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 MUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RJ02 MUC

What car is RJ02 MUC?

RJ02 MUC is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RJ02 MUC?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 MUC was 114,240 miles, recorded on 10 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 MUC passed its MOT?

RJ02 MUC has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2016.

Is RJ02 MUC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ02 MUC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RJ02 MUC?

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