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RJ02 MZT

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 137,837 miles on the clock, averaging 6,285 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 MZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,837
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,285

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading137,837 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year6,285
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ02 MZT 40k64k89k113k138k '06'21'16

Check RJ02 MZT

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,837 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,832 miles
Since last MOT+2,830 miles
PASS
Mileage135,002 miles
Since last MOT+3,153 miles
PASS
Mileage131,849 miles
Since last MOT+6,015 miles
PASS
Mileage125,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,834 miles
Since last MOT+113,890 miles
PASS
Mileage11,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage11,944 miles
PASS
Mileage112,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,956 miles
Since last MOT+7,761 miles
PASS
Mileage105,195 miles
Since last MOT+7,731 miles
PASS
Mileage97,464 miles
Since last MOT+6,354 miles
PASS
Mileage91,110 miles
Since last MOT+6,601 miles
PASS
Mileage84,509 miles
Since last MOT+6,896 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,613 miles
Since last MOT+6,633 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,980 miles
Since last MOT+6,331 miles
PASS
Mileage64,649 miles
Since last MOT+7,543 miles
PASS
Mileage57,106 miles
Since last MOT+8,479 miles
PASS
Mileage48,627 miles
Since last MOT+9,102 miles
PASS
Mileage39,525 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 MZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RJ02 MZT

What car is RJ02 MZT?

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

What is the mileage of RJ02 MZT?

The last recorded mileage for RJ02 MZT was 137,837 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ02 MZT passed its MOT?

RJ02 MZT has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2021.

Is RJ02 MZT ULEZ compliant?

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

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